Can’t let our guard down till Covid-19 vaccine arrives, PM tells nation

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, Oct 20, 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that while the lockdown may have ended, the coronavirus still lingers on, urging people to maintain caution as the festive season kicks in. "In this festive season, markets are bright again but we need to remember that the lockdown might have ended but COVID-19 still persists. With efforts of every Indian over last 7-8 months, India is in a stable situation we must not let it deteriorate," he said.

 

"All countries are working on a war-footing for making COVID-19 vaccine. Government is preparing for making the vaccine accessible to every Indian as soon as it is made available," Prime Minister Narendra Modi says.

"Whenever we get a vaccine we will get it delivered to everyone and we are working towards it," PM Modi says.

"Festivals are a time for joy and celebration we are coming out of a tough time and carelessness could render our fight useless," the prime minister says.

"Recently, we saw many photos and videos where it is clearly seen that people are not careful anymore. This isn’t right. If you step out without mask, you put your families at risk. We must remember, whether it is America or Europe, cases declined and then there was sudden spike," says PM.

"With efforts of every Indian over last 7-8 months, India is in a stable situation we must not let it deteriorate," he says.

"India has a facility of more than 90 lakh beds for COVID-19 patients. There are 12,000 quarantine centres, around 2,000 Corona testing labs. Number of tests will cross 10 crore soon. In our fight against COVID, rise in the number of tests has been our strength," says PM Modi.