New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation on the COVID-19 situation. The address comes in the wake of India recording record high Covid-19 cases and deaths daily for the past few weeks. WATCH HERE: LIVE UPDATES: # I urge the States to consider lockdowns only as the last option and focus creating on micro containment zones: PM Narendra Modi # I request State governments to urge the workers to stay where they are. This trust given by the states to the workers will help them, and that they will be vaccinated in the city where they are: PM Modi # India with two 'made in India' vaccines started the world's largest vaccination program. Till now, more than 12 crore vaccine doses have been administered. From 1st May, those above the age of 18 years can be vaccinated: PM Modi # Work is on to increase the number of beds in hospitals. In some cities, large COVID19 dedicated hospitals are being built: PM Modi during an address to the nation on the COVID19 situation # The demand for oxygen has increased in many parts of the country. The Centre, state govt, private sector are trying to make oxygen available to all those who are in need of it. Many steps are being taken in this direction: PM Modi # The challenge before is big but we have to overcome it with our resolve, courage and preparation: PM Modi during an address to the nation on COVID19 situation # We are facing the second wave of COVID19 now. I understand the pain you are going through and express my sympathies to the families who have lost their loved ones due to COVID: PM Modi
