New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the nation over coronavirus pandemic across the world and the efforts to combat it. "This crisis has engulfed the entire human race. For the past two months, we have been watching with concern the news about coronavirus spreading across the world," said PM Modi. Addressing the nation, he not only apprised countrymen about the gravity of situation and also sought their participation in fighting the coronavirus menace. "We should practice 'resolve and restraint' as a weapon to combat the global coronavirus epidemic," he said. Top quotes of PM Modi’s speech: Resolution and restraint is very important in combat against this global epidemic. I request that for the coming weeks people should go out of their homes only if essential. Social distancing very necessary in the current phase of the coronavirus pandemic. If you feel you are okay and nothing will happen to you, it's wrong. Please follow Janata Curfew on Sunday from 7 am to 9 pm. All citizens must abide by this. COVID-19 Economic Response Task Force led by Finance Minister formed to address situation Do not hoard food and other items - we are taking steps to ensure no shortage. Postpone elective surgeries by a month, avoid routine check-ups to ease pressure on health services Step out of the house only when it’s absolutely essential. Senior citizens should take special care. Please call at least 10 people every day and tell them about the 'Janta curfew' as well as the measures to prevent coronavirus Businessmen should refrain from slashing salary of workers Express thankfulness and gratitude to doctors, paramedics by extending moral support. At 5 pm on Sunday, stand on balconies or doorsteps or windows and for 5 minutes, express your gratitude to them by clapping, ringing bells.
