Modi Annouces Lockdown Till 3 May, Asks India To Help With 7 Steps

PM Narendra Modi announces lockdown till May 3, asks people to follow it with utmost care.

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The 21-day nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus ends today and we were all waiting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the nation. After states like Punjab, West Bengal, Maharasthra and Telangana extending the lockdown deadline till month end, we were looking forward to PM Modi announcing the extension.

As PM Modi started addressing the nation, he said he knows the kind of difficulties the citizens had to pass through to protect the country from the coronavirus pandemic. He said, "You faced difficulties with food, work but still stood strong to fight the coronavirus."

Remembers BR Ambedkar

Remembering BR Ambedkar on his anniversary, PM Modi says that the constitution reads 'We The People' and we are together fighting against coronavirus.

India's Condition As Compared To Other Countries

PM Modi said that everyone is aware of the state of coronavirus pandemic across the world. He said that we started screening visitors from corona affected destinations at the airport.

When we had 550 coronavirus cases, we announced the 21-day nationwide lockdown. India's quick and timely decision helped the country to prevent the spread of coronavirus. He said, "Before cases reached 100, foreign travellers were surveilled. When India had 550 cases, it had started a 21-day lockdown."

PM Modi shared that thousands of people have already died in other countries. If India hadn't carried out a holistic and integrated approach, the condition could have been worse, unimaginable.

Social Distancing To Save Lives

PM Modi shared that social distancing is helping us fight against coronavirus. It may seem expensive but it is important to save lives of people.

Lockdown Extension

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the states for their timely efforts. He said that the way coronavirus is spreading across the world is alarming. He said we have discussed how the country will fight against coronavirus with limited troubles and economic impact.

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Taking note of all the suggestions, it is important to extend the lockdown till 3 May 2020 now. He said that we should be worried even if a single coronavirus case comes up. The hotspots will be surveilled and harsh steps will be taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus. If new hotspots arrive then our efforts will go in vain.

PM Modi shared that till April 20, harsh steps will be taken and hotspots will be carefully surveilled.

Relaxation In Some Areas But With Conditions

PM Modi shared that relaxation will be given in some areas but there will be conditions. If even one coronavirus case is reported, the relaxations will be taken back.

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Guidelines, Report On Lockdown To Be Issued Tomorrow

PM Modi said that a report on lockdown and its measures will be issued tomorrow. These guidelines have been made keeping in mind the daily wage workers. Rabi crops cutting is on and proper measures will be taken to reduce the problems.

PM Modi also announced that there has been an increase in the number of beds, more than 600 hospitals are working for coronavirus treatment. PM Modi requested young scientists to come and help in creating coronavirus vaccine.

Asks Nation To Follow 7 Steps

1. Take care of senior citizens in your house, especially those suffering from any health diseases.

2. Follow lockdown and social distancing rules properly. Use face masks or homemade face covers.

3. Improve your immunity by following suggestions by Ayush Ministry.

4. Prevent coronavirus spread, download Arogya Setu Mobile App. Ask everyone to download it.

5. As much as you can, help poor families.

6. In your business, help your co-workers, don't downsize your employees.

7. Pay respect to coronavirus fighters, doctors, nurses, and sanitation workers.

After his national address, PM Modi took to his Twitter and asked people to follow lockdown rules.

PM Modi had a video conference with all state Chief Ministers on April 11. After the 4-hour video conference, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, tweeted, “PM has taken correct decision to extend lockdown. Today, India’s position is better than many developed countries because we started lockdown early. If it is stopped now, all gains would be lost. To consolidate, it is imp to extend it.”

This lockdown extension will surely help us save a lot of lives and we as citizens of the country should understand it.

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