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- Published: March 19, 2020 19:57
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed to citizens to follow “Janata curfew” on March 22 in view of novel coronavirus outbreak.
“I am seeking one more support from every countrymen today. This is a public curfew. Janata curfew means for the public, curfew imposed by the public on its own. Every citizen must follow Janata curfew on this Sunday, March 22, from 7 am to 9 pm,” PM Modi said in address to the nation.
“If possible, please call at least 10 people every day and tell them about the ‘Janata curfew’ as well as the measures to prevent coronavirus,” he said.
The Prime Minister also requested senior citizens to remain indoors for the next few weeks.
“Social distancing is extremely important and effective in reducing the impact of coronavirus. All senior citizens in our family should not get out of houses. I request all people in the country to get out of the house only when it is extremely necessary, try and do all work from home,” he said.
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मैं देशवासियों को इस बात के लिए भी आश्वस्त करता हूं कि देश में दूध,
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जीवन के लिए ज़रूरी ऐसी आवश्यक चीज़ों की कमी ना हो इसके लिए तमाम कदम उठाए जा रहे हैं: PM @narendramodi #IndiaFightsCorona— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 19, 2020
कोरोना महामारी से उत्पन्न हो रही आर्थिक चुनौतियों को ध्यान में रखते हुए, वित्त मंत्री के नेतृत्व में सरकार ने एक
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के गठन का फैसला लिया है: PM @narendramodi #IndiaFightsCorona— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 19, 2020
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# If possible, please call at least 10 people every day and tell them about the ‘Janta Curfew’ as well as the measures to prevent #coronavirus: PM Modi
पूरे देश के स्थानीय प्रशासन से भी मेरा आग्रह है कि
22 मार्च को
5 बजे,
सायरन की आवाज से इसकी सूचना लोगों तक पहुंचाएं।सेवा परमो धर्म के हमारे संस्कारों को मानने वाले ऐसे देशवासियों के लिए हमें पूरी श्रद्धा के साथ अपने भाव व्यक्त करने होंगे: PM @narendramodi #IndiaFightsCorona
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 19, 2020
मेरा एक और आग्रह है कि हमारे परिवार में जो भी सीनियर सिटिजन्स हों,
65 वर्ष की आयु के ऊपर के व्यक्ति हों,
वो आने वाले कुछ सप्ताह तक घर से बाहर न निकलें: PM @narendramodi #IndiaFightsCorona— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 19, 2020
इसलिए मेरा सभी देशवासियों से ये आग्रह है कि आने वाले कुछ सप्ताह तक,
जब बहुत जरूरी हो तभी अपने घर से बाहर निकलें।जितना संभव हो सके,
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ऑफिस से जुड़ा हो,
अपने घर से ही करें: PM @narendramodi #IndiaFightsCorona— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 19, 2020
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इन देशों में शुरुआती कुछ दिनों के बाद अचानक बीमारी का जैसे विस्फोट हुआ है।
इन देशों में कोरोना से संक्रमित लोगों की संख्या बहुत तेजी से बढ़ी है।
भारत सरकार इस स्थिति पर, कोरोना के फैलाव के इस ट्रैक रिकॉर्ड पर पूरी तरह नजर रखे हुए है: PM @narendramodi #IndiaFightsCorona
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 19, 2020
मैं आप सभी देशवासियों से, आपसे,
कुछ मांगने आया हूं।मुझे आपके आने वाले कुछ सप्ताह चाहिए,
आपका आने वाला कुछ समय चाहिए: PM @narendramodi #IndiaFightsCorona— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 19, 2020
# 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: PM Modi
Number of Covid-19 cases in India – 173
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has gone up to 173 after 15 fresh cases were reported from various parts of the country. The cases also include 25 foreign nationals. Out of the total positive cases, 14 people have been discharged after being cured of Coronavirus, one migrated and three patients have died. So far over 13.93 lakh passengers have been screened at various airports in the country.
Total number of confirmed #coronavirus cases in India rises to 173 (including 25 foreigners). Maharashtra has the highest number of cases at 44. https://t.co/UQRdOnk3H8
— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2020