Lockdown is over, but the virus is there, stay safe & careful: PM Modi

Oct. 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Tuesday evening. The Prime Minister said, “In battle against coronavirus, from ‘janata’ curfew, till today we have covered a long distance, we are witnessing pace in economic activities. The fatality rate in India is 83 out of every 10 Lakh population in India, whereas it is more than 600 in countries like the US, Brazil, Spain, Britain.”

Sharing a message with my fellow Indians. https://t.co/tNsiPuEUP3

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 20, 2020

The Prime Minister further said, “As the festive season approaches, we should not forget that even if the lockdown has been lifted, Covid-19 pandemic still exists. Government is earnestly working towards developing, manufacturing and distribution of Covid-19 vaccine to every citizen, whenever it is available.”

“Many people have stopped taking precautions now. This is not right. If you are careless, walking out without a mask, then you are putting yourself, your family, your family’s children, the elderly in as much trouble,” he added. He further said, “I request the media and those using social media to propagate the safety norms and precautions.”

Meanwhile, ahead of PM’s address, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asked him to tell the nation the date by which he will “throw the Chinese out of Indian territory”.