This Is A Global Crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the whole world is undergoing a severe crisis, one that wasn’t seen even during the World Wars. Most crises are limited to a few countries or region but this crisis affects the entire human race around the world, Modi said.
Not Okay To Behave As If Everything’s Fine
Over the last few days, people have been behaving like nothing has happened and everything is fine, Modi said. This impression is inaccurate, every citizen needs to be alert, he said.
No Cure Or Vaccine Yet
Modi said that there is no cure or vaccine for the Covid-19 yet. In such a situation it is very natural to see increased anxiety, he said.
Wrong To Believe India Won’t Be Impacted
Modi said that it will be ignorant to think that India will not be impacted by a problem that’s plaguing the world right now. “The Government of India is keeping a close watch on this situation, this track record of the spread of coronavirus,” Modi said.
Social Distancing Is Key
Modi said that social distancing is absolutely necessary to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
“So I urge all the countrymen that for the next few weeks. Get out of your house only when it is very important,” Modi said.
Patience And Discipline Required To Tackle Spread
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that patience and discipline are the two things required to curb the spread of the virus.
PM Calls For Self-Imposed Curfew
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a self-imposed ‘Janta’ curfew on Sunday, starting from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
He appealed that people not go out of their houses during the curfew.
Sunday’s citizen curfew will go towards proving our self-restraint, help in future situations, Modi said.
Need To Ensure Hospitals Aren’t Overloaded
PM Modi said that citizens should try and not go to hospitals for routine check-ups. Instead, they should just call their doctors over the phone for a consultation. It is important that the healthcare system is not stretched, Modi said.
Task Force To Tackle Economic Impact Of Covid-19
PM Modi said that it has been decided to constitute a task force under the finance minister to ensure all steps are taken to reduce economic difficulties.
The task force will make timely interventions for all economic sections of the society, Modi said.
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