Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at 6 p.m. on October 20. This is his seventh address to the nation since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the festival season starting, Modi said this is not the time to be careless as the new coronavirus still exists and even a little negligence can put a damper on the holiday spirit.
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Highlights from PM Modi’s speech:
We must bear in mind that the blockade may have ended but the virus is still there.
The fatality rate from COVID-19 in India is 83 for one million inhabitants, while the figure is more than 600 in countries such as the United States, Brazil and Spain.
This is not the time to be careless or to believe that COVID-19 is over.
Lately many people have stopped taking precautions, this is not correct.
If you are careless and move without a mask, you are putting yourself, children and the elderly at risk.
The government is doing everything possible to ensure that the COVID-19 vaccine, whenever it is released, reaches all Indians.
Media staff, people on social media should campaign and spread public awareness to follow COVID-19 guidelines.
Speech by PM Modi to the nation:
“Dear compatriots, in the fight against coronavirus we have traveled very far, since the days of the Janata curfew. We can also see that economic activity recovers. Many of us are going out to fulfill our responsibilities. In this festival season, the markets are looking up. [Coronavirus] The crash may be gone, but the virus has not. This is not the time to act irresponsibly or believe that the coronavirus is gone, or that there is no threat of COVID-19, “warns Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“Lately we have seen videos that show that many people have stopped taking precautions, this is not correct. This is not the time to become irresponsible or to believe that the oronavirus is gone, or that there is no threat of COVID-19. If you are careless and you move without a mask, you are putting yourself, children and the elderly at risk. “
“Many countries witnessed the decline in COVID-19, but it is rising again. And it is rising alarmingly,” Modi adds.
‘We can’t let our guard down’
“Jab tak dawai nahi, dhilai nahi [Don’t lower your guard until there is a vaccine]. For every 10 lakh of population, our COVID-19 infection is 5,500, while this figure is almost 25,000 in countries like the United States and Brazil. Our recovery rate is very good and the number of deaths per 10 lakh of inhabitants is 83 “, say the prime ministers.
He cites the doha of Kabirdas to say that the farmer would think he has done a good job, but the job is not finished until the harvest comes home.
“In India we are also working on the COVID-19 vaccine, some are in an advanced stage. And when it arrives, we are working on a plan to reach all households as quickly as possible,” he adds.
He quotes Ramcharitmanas, stating that the book warns that the enemy and deadly diseases are not to be taken lightly.
“It is the time of festivals. It is the time of happiness. We are coming out of bad times. A little carelessness can cause big problems,” he adds.
“Make gaj ki doori, safe dosing, repeated hand washing with soaps, and wearing face masks are a must. I want to see you all safe and sound. I call on the people of the media and social networks to raise awareness about the prevention of COVID-19, “urges the Prime Minister.
Extend seasonal greetings to everyone.
Will share a message with citizens: PM
Urging people to listen to the speech, the Prime Minister said in a tweet: “I will be sharing a message with my fellow citizens at 6pm.”
(With PTI inputs)
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