Amid Coronavirus lockdown, Maharashtra CMO releases helpline number for people

After PM Modi anunced a 21-day lockdown across country, Maharashtra Government headed by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray anunced that y had set up a dedicated WhatsApp helpline for all citizens of state. 'COVID Helpline Maharashtra' could be used by people to get latest updates and guidance rearding COVID-19 pandemic. 

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're is absolutely need to panic'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged people t to panic and assured citizens that re will be short of essential commodities and medicines during 21-day lockdown period. "re is absolutely need to panic," PM Modi said in a tweet "Essential commodities, medicines etc. would be available. Centre and various state governments will work in close coordination to ensure this," he said.

Advising people t to hoard essential items, PM Modi said, "By converging around shops, you are risking spread of Covid-19. panic buying, please. Please stay indoors."  According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India has reported about 536 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. Eleven people have died so far due to deadly virus.

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