PM Modi chairs high-level meeting on Coronavirus, to address nation tomorrow
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Coronavirus and the efforts to be undertaken to combat it on Thursday at 8 PM.
In a tweet, PMO India wrote: "PM Shri @narendramodi will address the nation on 19th March 2020 at 8 PM, during which he will talk about issues relating to COVID-19 and the efforts to combat it."
PM Shri @narendramodi will address the nation on 19th March 2020 at 8 PM, during which he will talk about issues relating to COVID-19 and the efforts to combat it.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 18, 2020
On Wednesday, he chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing efforts to contain COVID-19.
"PM @narendramodi chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing efforts to contain COVID-19. Ways to further strengthen India’s preparedness were discussed," PMO tweeted.
PM @narendramodi chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing efforts to contain COVID-19.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 18, 2020
Ways to further strengthen India’s preparedness were discussed.
He urged individuals, local communities and organisations in chalking out mechanisms to fight the COVID-19 menace.
"PM @narendramodi emphasised on actively engaging with individuals, local communities and organisations in chalking out mechanisms to fight the COVID-19 menace. He also urged officials and technical experts to deliberate on the steps to be taken next," a tweet read.
PM @narendramodi emphasised on actively engaging with individuals, local communities and organisations in chalking out mechanisms to fight the COVID-19 menace. He also urged officials and technical experts to deliberate on the steps to be taken next.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 18, 2020
He also expressed gratitude to all state governments for their efforts in combating the virus.
"Shri @narendramodi expressed gratitude to all those at the forefront of combating COVID-19 including the various State Governments, medical fraternity, paramedical staff, armed and paramilitary forces, those associated with aviation sector, municipal staff and others," the PMO posted.
Shri @narendramodi expressed gratitude to all those at the forefront of combating COVID-19 including the various State Governments, medical fraternity, paramedical staff, armed and paramilitary forces, those associated with aviation sector, municipal staff and others.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 18, 2020
At present, India has over 150 positive cases of COVID-19, with three deaths recorded already.
Worldwide, the virus affected almost 190,000 people and the global death toll is nearing 7,000.
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