Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuedsday changed his Twitter profile picture to stand in solidarity with those observing social distancing and wearing masks.
The news was broken by Doodarshan News that shared this tweet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the nation for the fourth time since the coronavirus pandemic broke out. Addressing the nation, he said that the lockdown will go until May 3, 2020.
PM Modi said that the nation has to ensure that more hotspots aren't formed. "Till 20th April, all districts, localities, states will be closely monitored, as to how strictly they are implementing norms. States which will not let hotspots increase, they could be allowed to let some important work be done.
PM Modi also mentioned seven key areas where he would like people to help while fighting coronavirus. Here are the seven steps which needs to be followed:
1) Take proper care of the senior citizens in your family, especially those with underlying health problems.
2) Lockdown and social distancing should be properly followed. Home-made face covers and masks should be used.
3) Increase your immunity by following directions given by Ayush Ministry.
4) To help curb coronavirus spread, download Aarogya Setu app.
5) Wherever and whenever possible, help poor families.
6) Business houses are requested to help their employess; don't fire people.
7) Respect doctors, nurses, sanitation workers; don't ill treat them.
The lockdown that came into effect on March 25 was to end on the midnight of April 14. The drastic measure shone the spotlight on the miseries of lakhs of migrant workers whose journeys on foot from several urban centres to their villages hundreds of kilometres away grabbed headlines for many days last month.
The catastrophic effect of the lockdown on the overall economy and livelihoods of lakhs of migrant workers triggered severe concerns following which a number of chief ministers in their video conference with Modi on Saturday sought some kind of relaxation for a number of sectors.
