Coronavirus Outbreak has caused thousands of deaths worldwide and is gradually becoming a major concern in India as well. Globally more than 2 lakh people have been infected and nearly 9 thousand people have lost their lives. In India, 173 people have been infected. The infections and daily news of increasing death toll are causing everyone to take precautions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Thursday evening. Here are the highlights from his speech.
PM Modi Coronavirus speech LIVE updates:
8:29 pm: PM Modi concludes his speech on Coronavirus.
8:25 pm: "Do not horde essential items," PM Modi appeals citizens of the country.
8:24 pm: "Government is taking care that no shortage of essential items occurs," said PM Modi during his speech on Coronavirus.
8:23 pm: "Government has decided to create a task force to ascertain economic impact of Coronavirus," said PM Modi during his speech on Coronavirus.
8:20 pm: "Stand on you doors at 5 pm on March 22 and thank everyone who has defended our society from Coronavirus," says PM Modi
8:17 pm: "Tell your friends about the Janata curfew," says PM Modi.
8:15 pm: "There will be a 'Janata Curfew' on March 22. People should not come out of their houses from 7 am to 9 pm"
8:14 pm - PM Modi has advised old citizens (above 60 years of age) to avoid venturing out of their home.
8:11 pm- PM Modi LIVE: Please stay at home for next few weeks
PM Modi advised people to venture out of the homes only if it was absolutely necessary.
8:09 pm - PM Modi LIVE: Social distancing is important
PM Modi advised citizens to avoid crowded places.
8:08 pm: "There is no vaccine for Coronavirus as of now" says PM Modi
8:07 pm: "It will be wrong to assume that India will remain unaffected from global pandemic of Coronavirus," says PM Modi
8:06 pm: "Role of citizens is important in combating Coronavirus."
8:05 pm: The government is watching the situation closely.
8 PM: PM begins his speech
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