'COVID-19 warriors deserve accolades for fighting the pandemic selflessly': LS Speaker

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that the 'coronavirus warriors' deserve accolades and support of all stakeholders in the nationwide fight to contain the spread of the virus. Birla said that health workers, sanitation personnel, security personnel and several other groups have been fighting the difficult battle selflessly for the sake of the nation, and urged people to extend support to these 'warriors'.

 "India has been reasonably successful in its efforts to contain the spread of this virus and with the cooperation of the people the nation shall be able to defeat this disease," said Om Birla.

He further said that the Lok Sabha Secretariat is in touch with all MPs, who in turn are leading the efforts within their constituencies to spread awareness about the disease and to ensure that people are undertaking all precautions. This statement from Birla comes when there is a rise in the attacks on healthcare workers and police personnel in the country.

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President lauds COVID warriors 

President Ram Nath Kovind also came forward to express gratitude to the police, armed forces and security personnel for their courage and determination.

Taking to Twitter, the President stated that internally, police forces are ensuring lockdown with sensitivity and professionalism and added that the forces are securing us against cross-border terrorism

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According to the latest update from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, the number of total Coronavirus cases in the country has climbed to 17,265, including 14,175 active cases. While 543 deaths have been reported overall, around 2,547 people have been cured/discharged/migrated. Meanwhile, Maharashtra and Delhi have the highest number of cases in the country. 

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