PM Modi issues 7-point mantra for India to defeat Covid as he extends lockdown till May 3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spelled out a seven-point mantra as he anunced an extension of India's Coronavirus lockdown until May 3, as he dressed nation on Tuesday. 

PM Modi said, "If India would t have opted a holistic and integrated approach, h it t been for quicker decisions, India's situation would have been different. But it is clear from experiences of past that path we have chosen is correct. nation has greatly benefitted from lockdown and social distancing." 

PM Modi also said that people have gone through hardships to save India. "I kw how many difficulties you faced. I respectfully bow to people of India for ir sacrifice," he said.

PM Modi's 7-point mantra for India to defeat Coronavirus

1. Take care of those in family who alrey have a history of health issues, and elderly

2. Lockdown and social distancing must be strictly followed. Use homeme face masks mandatorily.

3. In order to increase immunity, follow AYUSH ministry's visory

4. To stop spre of COVID, downlo Aarogya Setu mobile app and encour ors to do so as well

5. Try to help poor as much as possible, especially with food

6. Don't layoff employees during lockdown period

7. Salute COVID warriors and help m 

Watch PM Modi's full dress here