Below are the highlights from PM Modi’s National address on Tuesday:
- PM thanks nation for success of ‘Janta curfew’ on March 22
- The nation came together as one for Janta curfew
- Social distancing only way to stop coronavirus, please remain within your homes
- Some are under the illusion that social distancing is only for the ones who have the infection
- India will have to pay a very high price if social distancing is not adhered to
- Entire country to be under lockdown from midnight tonight
- A total ban on moving out of homes from midnight tonight
- 21-day lockdown to be enforced in the entire country
- Coronavirus affected the first 100,000 people in 67 days, but the next 100,000 in just 11 days. The next 100,000 were infected in just 4 days as per WHO.
- Italy, the US with better healthcare infrastructure has struggled to cope with the outbreak
- Think of the doctors, paramedics, ambulance drivers who are at the forefront of the fight
- The policemen, those working in the media have to be out working, spare a thought for them
- We have made all efforts to ensure the supply of essential goods
- Top priority to be accorded to measures that ensure people’s lives are safe
- Centre has allocated Rs 15,000 cr for coronavirus battle
- Isolation wards & beds, ventilators and other arrangements to be made with this amount
- I am happy that the private sector has come forward to the aid of the nation’s people
