Published 14:13 IST, March 13th 2020

'Leave no stone unturned': PM Modi proposes SAARC chalks out anti-Coronavirus strategy

PM Modi on Friday urged all South Asian nations to chalk out a joint strategy to fight the coronavirus & leave no stone unturned to ensure people remain healthy

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In view of  Coronavirus breakout, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday proposed that leership of SAARC nations should chalk out a strong strategy to fight Coronavirus. He said that leers could discuss via video conferencing, ways to keep citizens healthy and toger  SAARC nations can "set an example to world" 

In a series of tweets, PM Modi said that South Asia which is home to a significant number of global population should leave stone unturned to ensure people are healthy. 

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'Say to panic, yes to precaution'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday tweeted that ministers in his government will go abro in order to minimise risk of being infected with highly contagious vel coronavirus or COVID-19. He also urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and large garings. He claimed avoiding se can help “break chain of spre and ensure safety".PM Modi also assured full preparedness by all ministries and states.

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14:13 IST, March 13th 2020