PM Modi to address nation on COVID-19 today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation today at 8 pm, during which he will talk about issues relating to COVID-19 and the efforts to combat it.

PM Modi yesterday chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing efforts to contain COVID-19.  

Ways to further strengthen India’s preparedness were discussed. This includes further enhancing testing facilities.

‪Prime Minister Modi emphasised on actively engaging with individuals, local communities and organisations in chalking our mechanisms to fight the COVID-19 menace. He also urged officials and technical exports to deliberate on the steps to be taken next.

‪PM Modi expressed gratitude to all those at the forefront of combating COVID-19 including the various State Governments, medical fraternity, paramedical staff, armed and paramilitary forces, those associated with aviation sector, municipal staff and others.