Surge in COVID-19 Cases: PM Asks People To Be Vigilant

Delhi/Hyderabad, Dec 25 (Maxim News): Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked people to be vigilant and take precautions against COVID-19 saying that the coronavirus cases are spreading in many countries.

In his last “Mann Ki Baat” broadcast of the year, Prime Minister Modi said many people are on a vacation or will go out during the Christmas and New Year and urged them to follow protocols like wearing masks and washing hands to ensure that their enjoyment is not adversely affected by the virus.

The Central government has stepped up measures against the virus, with the cases on a rise, especially in China where the lifting of zero Covid policy has caused a spread of the pandemic. Modi has also written to the states to put in place adequate measures to deal with any spurt.

The Prime Minister said that the outgoing year 2022, has been inspirational to India in many ways. India carved out a special place for itself in the world with its incredible vaccination doses of over 220 crores and the country becoming the fifty largest global economies, he said.

The country also achieved the “magical” export figure of USD 400 billion (one billlion=100 crore) and made new strides in space, defense, and drone sectors, he added, and also highlighted its achievements in sports. (Maxim News)

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