Social Media Erupts With ‘Go Corona Go’ Memes On Lockdown’s 5th Anniversary

March 2025 marks five years since the world began battling COVID-19 following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of the pandemic. In India, the first major step to curb the virus’s spread was the Janata Curfew, a historic day remembered for its unique and symbolic public participation. Citizens across the country clapped, banged utensils, and lit lamps in a display of solidarity and resilience, even chanting “Go Corona Go” in an effort to keep spirits high.

5 Years of Janata Curfew

22nd March was just another day but this day was solely remembered for the Janta curfew which started 5 years on that very day. Citizens across the country clapped, banged utensils, and lit lamps in a display of solidarity and resilience, even chanting “Go Corona Go” in an effort to keep spirits high. As Saturday marks the fifth anniversary of the Janata Curfew, social media has been flooded with memories from the COVID-19 days. Among the many recollections, the viral ‘Go Corona Go’ meme has resurfaced, sparking nostalgia and discussions online.

Internet Remembers ‘Go Corona Go’ Meme

Recalling the early days of the virus outbreak, social media users took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share their thoughts and reflections. Many users made video edits of the whole lockdown which starts with PM Narendra Modi announcing the lockdown, and after that it shows whatever happened in that time. 

Check Out the Viral Video

But amidst all this, the video of a boy banging utensils like a drummer again went viral on social media. He was enjoying all that, but at the end her father pulled him inside. 

Watch it till the end.👋👋 pic.twitter.com/H2W3rXvrTV

— Dhakkan Rice (@Sahil_Adhikaari) March 22, 2020

One user posted, “What a day. The last time India felt united. Need season 2 soon.” 

What a day. The last time India felt united. Need season 2 soon. https://t.co/PwSkQLsPjK

— babu bisleri (@baabuOP) March 23, 2025

Another added, “Only occasion since 1947, where almost entire country rallied up to combat with this deadly and unknown virus under strong leadership of our visionary price minister. This act had so much symbolic power that it kept people strong and knowing that we were all in this together.” 

A more reflective post read, “Just 5 years ago on this day life changed temporarily into a situation which we or our previous generations had never experienced before! #COVID”

The post continued, “Lockdown 2020 rewind! ✨

Best part was spending time with the family, playing traditional games, cooking with whatever available with no luxury at home, some discipline, doing our own household chores without depending on anyone..

Lockdown taught us the reality of life!”

Lockdown 2020 rewind! ✨

Best part was spending time with the family, playing traditional games, cooking with whatever available with no luxury at home, some discipline, doing our own household chores without depending on anyone..

Lockdown taught us the reality of life! pic.twitter.com/EWT04g8qHV

— Shilpa (@shilpa_cn) March 22, 2025

Another video was a compilation of all the bollywood celebs who were in the balcony with some plates, rings, and clapping for the corona warriors. The event saw participation from Bollywood celebrities such as Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, and Deepika Padukone, along with political figures including Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, all joining in to express solidarity.

Lockdown anniversary 🥹pic.twitter.com/PtOuuppOlK

— Lala (@FabulasGuy) March 22, 2025