According to sources the senior doctor in Stanley Medical college and Hospital, however, argues that the cases on ground are not that simplistic. Several experts have pointed out that the epidemic’s peak in india can come between July and August. Meanwhile a source in the chennai Corporation, however, points out that even imposing a lockdown, could not have the results that doctors expect.
He said "Even if we impose a lockdown, there is no guarantee that people will listen.When we close offices and other institutions, people are still mingling within their areas - be it in apartments or slums," says the IAS officer. "If we give one day and impose lockdown, then people will throng public areas and this will lead to another cluster like Koyambedu and if we impose it without warning, there will be hardships for a large section of society. The major problem is enforcing the lockdown because it is difficult to predict how people will act".
Moreover the senior doctor at Stanley Medical college and Hospital, however, dismisses this argument. He points out that the government's inability to manage a lockdown cannot be a reason to oust the idea. He adds "How can a government say that they will not be able to implement a lockdown?As doctors, on the ground we are clearly saying that it is required to manage the epidemic. It is their duty to ensure that residents follow rules," he says. "Shifting the blame on people is not a way out". The Dean of one of the medical colleges and hospitals handling the pandemic points out that the lockdown period will be particularly useful in helping underprivileged sections. But doctors remain resolute in their views. Speaking to TNM, a doctor from Rajiv gandhi government General Hospital says that the medical system cannot handle this onslaught of cases for much longer. In such a scenario, they are out of commission for at least 21 days. A lockdown will give doctors space to breathe and recover themselves, so they can treat patients effectively.
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