Coronavirus India latest updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the nationwide lockdown will be in effect from midnight to save every Indian. The 21-day lockdown period is to prevent the further spread of COVID-19
Coronavirus update: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced nationwide lockdown in the wake of increasing cases of novel corona till 21 days i.e., three weeks. The nationwide lockdown will be in effect from midnight to save every Indian, he said. The 21-day lockdown period is to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.
Earlier today, the central government on Tuesday prohibited the export of ventilators, sanitisers, and other ICU equipment with immediate effect in the wake of increasing novel coronavirus cases in India. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, total number of positive coronavirus cases has risen to 519 (including 39 discharged people and 9 deaths).
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Out of these six cases, five are from Mumbai and one is from Nagar. The states of Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, UP, Odisha, Sikkim have entered their lockdown phase as the country battles COVID-19 pandemic. The central government had annonced a complete lockdown in 75 districts across the country on Sunday.
Meanwhile, COVID-19 cases in the country has increased to 482, as stated by ICMR at 10am on Tuesday. As cases increase, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that he will address the nation at 8pm.This is the second address to the nation in less than a week by the Prime Minister.
He will speak about coronavirus, the measures taken and things that are important to keep in mind amid the outbreak. To make matters easier for coronavirus patients, the government has announced that it will now include COVID-19 treatment under the Ayushman Bharat PMJAY scheme.
The first case in Northeast has also been reported. The patient, a citizen of Manipur had returned from the UK. Back in Wuhan that is the epicentre of the entire coronavirus pandemic, the authorities have lifted outbound travel restrictions on its citizens. Wuhan will allow outbound travel from April 8, while the other cities of Hubei province will allow it from March 25.
8.53 pm: Here are few other highlights from PM Modi's COVID-19 address
- If we don't handle these 21 days well, then our country, your family will go backwards by 21 years
- I have full faith that we will emerge victorious from this challenge
- I have requested all states that health services should be first priority in this situation
- Requested all states that health services should be first priority
- Social distancing is the only way to combat novel coronavirus. Social distancing not only for infected people but for every citizen including the Prime Minister.
- A coronavirus-infected initially appears to be normal and healthy, doesn't show any symptoms. So, be precautious and stay at home.
- Centre has allocated of ?15,000 crore to strengthen health infrastructure to combat COVID-19 pandemic
- Showing a poster, PM Modi said corona means 'Koi Road Par Na Nikle' (No one should come out roads)
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