Indian Navy monitors health of sailors and officers amid Covid-19 outbreak

Amid rising number of Coronavirus cases in country, India Navy has issued guidelines regarding same and is monitoring health of its officers and sailors.

"Navy warships are carrying out necessary operations. health of officers/sailors is being monitored. Navy has issued guidelines for manning in all commands and units in accordance with government guidelines while ensuring necessary operational functionality is maintained," Indian Navy sources said as quoted by ANI. 

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Coronavirus has become a global health emergency which has affected India too and as country grapples with fast-spreading virus, 467 confirmed cases with 9 deaths have been reported in India, while 34 have been cured and discharged according to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Centre anunced stringent measures to combat vel Coronavirus crisis. For instance, international flights were barred to land in India from March 22 for a week. Moreover, Centre has directed state governments to advise people below of 10 and above of 65 to remain at home. state governments have also been instructed to enforce work from home for private-sector employees barring for those working in emergency or essential services.

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Citizens followed Janata Curfew of March 22 sincerely, however, soon after curfew was over and following day, people from various parts of country flooded streets going against  governments' advice of staying home and t stepping out. Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking te of situation took to Twitter to caution citizens and also urged state governments to see to it that rules are followed amid lockdown.

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"Many people are still t taking lockdown seriously. Please save yourself, save your family, follow instructions seriously. I request state governments to get rules and laws followed," tweeted PM Modi. After casual behaviour of citizens on Monday, state governments have warned citizens of stringent action against those defying law during Coronavirus crisis. 

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