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Published 14:16 IST, April 22nd 2020

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot says it's 'heartening' to see Wuhan returning to normalcy

CM Ashok Gehlot, Wednesday said that it is 'heartening' to see the picture of the Chinese city, Wuhan returning to normalcy after a tough battle with COVID-19

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As Wuhan city, where the novel Coronavirus originated, is resuming to normalcy, Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said that it is 'Heartening' to see the picture of the Chinese city, Wuhan returning to normalcy after the tough battle with COVID-19. Praising the people of Wuhan the CM further asserted that they fought against the virus resolutely and thus, the got the pandemic under control.

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Taking to Twitter the CM shared an image of the Wuhan City's busy roads and called it an 'image of hope'.

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Taking inspiration from the city Chief Minister further said that If people of Wuhan can overcome this crisis, so can India. It simply requires power and determination. He also hoped for a normal life soon after defeating the virus.

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COVID-19 situation in India

According to the latest update from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, the number of total Coronavirus cases in the country has climbed to 18,985, including 15,122 active cases. While 603 deaths have been reported overall, around 3,260 people have been cured/discharged/migrated. Meanwhile, Maharashtra and Delhi have the highest number of cases in the country. 

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Updated 14:16 IST, April 22nd 2020