NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended the nationwide lockdown by another 19 days to 3 May. The lockdown, effective 25 March and aimed at containing the spread of covid-19, was scheduled to end today.
In his nearly 20-minute address to the nation, Modi, in an appeal to Indians, called for “saat baton par saath" which roughly translates to cooperation on seven points.
These comprise taking care of the elderly, especially those with medical history, wearing masks even if they are homemade, following AYUSH ministryguidelines, downloading the Aarogya Setu app, providing for the poor, retaining employees, and respecting coronavirus warriors at the frontline. “If we are patient, follow the rules then a pandemic like
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