No need to panic, says PM Modi after holding review meeting on coronavirus spread in India
As more cases of coronavirus are being detected in India and fear spreads across states, PM Narendra Modi has said there is no need to panic and all states and Centre are working together to contain the spread.
As more cases of coronavirus are being detected in India and fear spreads across states, PM Narendra Modi has said there is no need to panic and all states and Centre are working together to contain the spread.
In a series of tweets, PM Modi said on Tuesday morning, "There is no need to panic. We need to work together, take small yet important measures to ensure self-protection."
PM Modi also shared a graphic on what measures can be taken to protect oneself from being infected by coronavirus. PM Modi has shared, "Basic protective measures for all...".
The Prime Minister also held an extensive review meeting to look at the coronavirus situation in the country.
There is no need to panic. We need to work together, take small yet important measures to ensure self-protection.
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"Had an extensive review regarding preparedness on the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. Different ministries & states are working together, from screening people arriving in India to providing prompt medical attention," said PM Modi.
Earlier, PM Modi also met Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, in which the two leaders discussed the coronavirus spread.
Arvind Kejriwal, on the other hand, has called a meeting with Health Minister Satyendar Jain and officials to take stock of the government's preparations to deal with coronavirus.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hit out at the government and said a "true leader" would be completely focused on averting the massive crisis about to be unleashed by the virus on the country and its economy.
There are moments in the life of every nation when its leaders are tested. A true leader would be completely focused on averting the massive crisis about to be unleashed by the virus on India and its economy. #coronavirusindia twitter.com/rahulgandhi/st…
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India on Monday reported two new cases of the novel coronavirus, including one from Delhi, the Union Health Ministry said as the government stepped up its efforts to detect and check the infection which has killed more than 3,000 people globally.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan health minister Raghu Sharma said an Italian tourist has tested positive for coronavirus in Jaipur.
The first sample collected from the tourist on February 29 tested negative but his condition deteriorated so a second sample was collected which tested positive on Monday, the minister said, adding, "Since there is a variation in the reports, samples have been sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune for testing".
India had earlier reported three cases from Kerala, including two medical students from Wuhan in China, the epicentre of the deadly novel coronavirus. They had self-reported on their return to the country and tested positive for the infection. They were discharged from hospitals last month following recovery.
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