New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said this week that the lockdown may have ended but the virus is still out there and urged people not to be complacent and drop their guard in the fight against Covid-19.
During his address to the nation, the Prime Minister emphasized that the government is working on a blueprint to develop a Covid-19 vaccine, and when it is ready, it will be available to each and every citizen.
Modi said he recently saw many pictures and videos which showed that people are not taking enough precautions to contain the spread of the virus.
“This is not right. We must keep in mind that the lockdown may have ended but the virus is still there. We cannot be careless or believe that Covid-19 has ended. If you are careless and moving around without a mask, you are putting yourself, the children and the elderly in your family at risk,” Modi said.
The Prime Minister also lauded the healthcare workers’ efforts in fighting the pandemic and claimed that India is on a better footing in the fight against Covid-19 as compared to many western countries.
Modi said the recovery rate in the country is good and the fatality rate is low when compared to the US and some countries in Europe.
Modi emphasized that India is doing better than many developed countries in the fight against coronavirus. He said the fatality rate in India is 83 out of every 10 lakh people, whereas it is more than 600 in countries like the US, Brazil, Spain and Britain.
He reiterated that till a vaccine is developed, people should not drop their guard and indulge in reckless behavior.
Urging people to be careful during the festive season, Modi said, “Most of us are stepping out of our homes every day to fulfil our responsibilities. The festive season is also round the corner.”
On the development of a vaccine, Modi said that scientists of the country are working on a war footing to develop a vaccine and a few candidates are in advanced stages of trials.
Shahnawaz Hussain tests Covid-19 positive
Patna: Former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain was tested Covid-19 positive on Wednesday.
Hussain is a star campaigner for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. He has shared the information about being tested positive through Twitter.
“I came in contact with Corona positive patients. Their reports have come positive. Hence, I have also decided to undergo a test. It has come positive,” Hussain tweeted.
He further said that people who came in contact with him should undergo Covid-19 test as per guidelines of the Health Ministry.
“As a precautionary measure, I have been admitted in AIIMS trauma centre and feeling well. Nothing to worry about,” he further said.
Hussain is a Muslim face of BJP. He was in the election campaign in Muslim dominant Farbisganj in Arariya district.
