Coronavirus outbreak: PM Modi appeals citizens to stay away from rumours & superstitions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday dressed nation on vital aspects relating to menace of COVID-19 and appealed people to t fall for any rumors or fake news during this crucial time, as India battles COVID-19.

Talking about how rumors spre unkwingly very fast during such a crucial time, Prime Minister said, "I want to appeal to everyone to stay away from rumors and superstitions. Everyone must abide by only credible medical vice." 

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PM Modi anunces 21-day Pan-India Lockdown 

During his second dress to nation, Prime Minister anunced a 21-day curfew throughout India starting at midnight on Tuesday. He said that 21 days were necessary for breaking transmission cycle of pandemic. 21-day curfew is  applicable to all states, districts, and vills. Currently, India's positive cases stand at 519, with nine deaths. 

"From midnight 12 across country, re will be countrywide lockdown in India. Complete restriction of leaving out from residence.  All districts, vills will be locked down. This is curfew only -a stricter curfew than Janta curfew. We have to bear ecomic consequences because of this. But to save every Indian's life at this time is my and government's responsibility," said PM Modi. 

He ded, "I appeal to you with folded hands that wherever you are in nation w, stay re only. Looking at present situation, lockdown will be for 21 days -  3 weeks. Coming 21 days are very crucial for families and citizens. As per experts, 21 days is needed minimum for breaking cycle. If 21 days t handled, n country and your family will go back to 21 years behind."

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