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Coronavirus in India: Don't Panic, Stay Cautious, PM Tells People

by Colleen Fleiss on Mar 13 2020 1:57 AM

Coronavirus in India: Don
Indians must not panic, but remain vigilant to keep the coronavirus at bay, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Say No to Panic, Say Yes to Precautions," the Prime Minister tweeted. //
Stating that no Minister will travel abroad in the coming days because of the pandemic, the Prime Minister said, "I urge countrymen to also avoid non-essential travel. We can break the chain of spread and ensure safety of all by avoiding large gatherings."

Earlier, Modi had requested against large-scale Holi congregation.

He said the government was "fully vigilant" about the coronavirus situation. "Across Ministries & states, multiple steps have been taken to ensure safety of all. These steps are wide-ranging, from suspension of visas to augmenting healthcare capacities," he said.

Earlier during the day, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba wrote to the Secretaries of all ministries on dealing with the situation.

Of the 73 coronavirus cases in India, 17 are foreigners.

Source-IANS


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