Making its entry in China (Wuhan City), coronavirus has spread rapidly and as of today, it is spreading hard and fast in 192 countries in the world!
The loss of lives on a global level has shot up to 14,616!
The number of persons affected is 3,36,838.
India has also not been spared! Coronavirus is spreading more each passing day!
So far, 8 lives have been lost. 421 persons have been affected so far!
Both the central and the state governments have been taking full-fledged initiatives on various fronts to prevent the spreading of the coronavirus!
The central government has ordered the closure of large theatre complexes, malls, star hotels, tourist resorts and such places where a large number of people gather!
Further, as appealed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a one-day ‘Janata-curfew’ (public curfew) was observed yesterday (Sunday, 22nd March). During this Janata curfew, trains, buses, lorries, taxies, and other vehicles did not operate. Even the vehicles to other states were stopped.
In this scenario, this Janata curfew ended at 5.00 AM this morning (Monday, 23rd March) in the state of Tamil Nadu!
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had observed a few things on the Janata curfew: He is anguished that the public has not strictly followed the various preventive measures insisted upon. He has appealed again to the public to follow the regulations strictly and not to gather as a crowd, no to have any unnecessary outings and stay at home,
Further, he has appealed to the public to strictly follow the regulations and thus protect themselves and their families. Also, the state governments have to confirm that the public follows these restrictions!
The prime minister has recorded his above observations as a ‘tweet’ in his Twitter account!