COVID-19: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik salutes doctors, nurses & all health workers

Rewned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on Thursday saluted all doctors, nurses and Health workers who are tirelessly fighting against battle of Coronavirus across world through his sand art at Puri Beach.  mess on sand art re as ' A salute to Heroes.

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India under lockdown

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14 extended a nationwide lockdown until 3 May to contain spre of coronavirus. anuncement came on what was to be last day of initial lockdown, which began on 25 March. 

Under lockdown, only essential businesses - such as groceries and pharmacies - are allowed to remain open. City transport services are limited to emergency staff and those with special travel passes. All trains and flights have been suspended, with relaxations being afforded very grually.

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Coronavirus situation in India

total number of positive Coronavirus cases across country rose to over 21,700, including 16,689 active cases of virus. So far, 4,324 patients are cured/discharged while 686 deaths have been recorded, as per data provided by Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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