Bhopal, April 8 -- As the battle against COVID-19 turns into a protracted struggle, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed on Wednesday that the state's commercial capital Indore, Bhopal and the ancient temple town Ujjain - places that recorded more cases than others - be totally sealed.



Infected areas are to be segregated in other districts as well, it was officially learnt. The administration should ensure supply of essentials and services of all departments plus their resources must be channelised against the malady. The Chief Minister was reviewing the situation with his senior officers.



The veteran leader urged every individual in the populace to wear a mask - homemade ones will also do - prior to steppi...