The families and villagers of seven migrant labourers returning home to Balarampur village in West Bengal’s Purulia district told them just that, literally. “As they did not have enough space in their homes to maintain social distancing, it was decided they will live on trees for the time being,” he said. They would climb down the trees thrice daily to have meals, and for answering natures call. He said after the seven returned from Chennai, doctors advised them to stay under home-quarantine for 14 days and follow social distancing. Since their houses had few rooms, the villagers hit upon the idea that they take shelter on trees.

Source: The Hindu March 29, 2020 11:44 UTC