Among other measures, the FM announced INR 50 lakh per person insurance cover for doctors, paramedic, healthcare workers dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.
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Decisive Modi locks India down for 21 days
“One step outside can make way for coronavirus into your house,” said Modi, adding that central and state government will take all steps to ensure supply of essential items.
India’s COVID-19 task force recommends hydroxychloroquine for health care workers and those caring for infected
ICMR has recommended the medicine for asymptomatic health care workers and others who are caring for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases.
India goes into lockdown as it hunkers down to fight COVID-19
Many states have also imposed Section 144, which bans gatherings of more than four people.
#5baje5minute trends as celebrities all over India applaud frontline workers
Sports personalites and Bollywood celebrities applauded during ‘5baje5minute’, which translates to ‘For 5 minutes at 5 o’clock’ to express gratitude to frontline workers.
PM Modi appeals to each Indian to help fight COVID-19, says “Humanity must win. India must win.”
“Coronavirus has endangered humanity. It has affected more nations than the World War,” said PM Modi.
India battles COVID-19 – bans all international flights, advises work from home and imposes other measures
India remains in Stage 2 of the COVID-19 outbreak with no evidence yet of local transmission but the Indian government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the country does not progress to Stage 3.
No central government minister to travel abroad, says PM Modi as India’s COVID-19 cases reach 73
“We can break the chain of spread and ensure safety of all by avoiding large gatherings,” PM Modi tweeted.
COVID-19 set to affect cricket in India as MEA advises against conducting IPL
The sports ministry has asked all federations, including the BCCI to follow Health Ministry guidelines and avoid mass gatherings of people.
India self-quarantines in fight against COVID-19, suspends all tourist visas till April 15
The suspension of visas will come into effect from 1200 GMT on March 13, 2020 at the port of departure.
