Published 18:09 IST, March 22nd 2020
PM Modi salutes Indians for following Janta Curfew, advocates embrace of social distancing
PM Modi salutes Indians for following Janta Curfew, advocates embrace of social distancing
After India showed its gratitude to health workers, media persons, etc for their fight against coronavirus by clapping at 5PM on Sunday as suggested by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he has thanked all. He then said that it is the beginning of a battle and people should pledge to continue social distancing.
Coronavirus crisis
Currently, there are 341 confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus with two death reported in Mumbai, one in Delhi, Kalaburagi and Punjab each. On Thursday, the Centre announced stringent measures to combat the novel Coronavirus crisis. For instance, international flights shall not be allowed to land in India from March 22 for a week. Moreover, the Centre has directed the state governments to advise the people below the age of 10 and above the age of 65 to remain at home. The state governments have also been instructed to enforce work from home for private-sector employees barring for those working in emergency or essential services.
Addressing the nation on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked extensively about the challenges caused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He stressed that “resolve” and “restraint” were the two most important things to be followed. Thereafter, he announced that Janta Curfew - a curfew for the people and of the people would be observed on Sunday, March 22. On this day, all citizens except those providing essential services were requested not to step out of the house from 7 am to 9 pm.
Updated 18:09 IST, March 22nd 2020