Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked people to stay away from rumours regarding coronavirus and emphasised on the need to follow the advice of doctors in this regard.
He also asked people to avoid handshakes and start greetingothers with ‘namaste’ once again.
Modi was interacting with owners of Jan AushadhiKendras andbeneficiaries of the Pradhan MantriBhartiyaJanaushadhiPariyojna (PMBJP) throughvideo conference.
“I appeal to my fellow countrymen to stay away from rumoursregarding coronavirus,” Modi said.
We need to follow the advice of doctors in this regard, hesaid. People should avoid handshakes and start greeting others with ‘namaste’once again, the Prime Minister added.
PM holds review meet:
The Prime Minister reviewed the coronavirus situation in thecountry at a meeting with officials on Saturday and directed them to identifylocations for sufficient quarantine facilities and make provisions for criticalcare in case the disease spreads further.
At the meeting with allministries and departments concerned, he said that in view of expert opinion,people should be advised to avoid mass gatherings as much as possible and madeaware of the DOs and DON’Ts.
While complimenting all departments for the work done sofar, Modi stressed that as the coronavirus scenario evolves, India has to beprepared in its response.
“All departments should work in convergence and actionshould be initiated for creating awareness in community about the disease andthe precautions to be taken,” the prime minister was quoted as saying in anofficial statement.
“He exhorted the officers to identify the best practices for COVID-19 management from across the world and within the states, and ensure their adoption,” it said.