In a bid to check the spread of Coronavirus the Puducherry administration has imposed a total lock down from today throughout the state.<br />''<br />''All shops and other business establishments barring milk booths, medical stores and gas agencies remained closed. All state and central government offices, and banks also remained closed and the busy road here wore a deserted look. Police are not allowing people from Tamil Nadu into Puducherry in border areas. Only those coming for medical treatment are allowed and others sent back.<br />''<br />''Those vehicles  coming without permission are being seized and fine imposed. Presently over 350 cases are  reported every day, following which the government has taken the decision to close down all shops by 7 PM and to impose a total lock down on Tuesdays.<br />''<br />''<br />