Say no to panic, yes to precautions: PM Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday urged people to avoid non-essential travel and large gatherings to break the chain of the spread of coronavirus and said his government is fully vigilant about the situation. He asked people to say "no to panic" and "yes to precautions".

Say No to Panic, Say Yes to Precautions.

No Minister of the Central Government will travel abroad in the upcoming days. I urge our countrymen to also avoid non-essential travel.

We can break the chain of spread and ensure safety of all by avoiding large gatherings.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 12, 2020

In a series of tweets, he also said that no minister of the central government will travel abroad in the upcoming days.
"Across ministries and states, multiple steps have been pro-actively taken to ensure safety of all," he said, adding that these steps are wide-ranging, from suspension of visas to augmenting healthcare capacities.

"Say no to panic, say yes to precautions. No minister of the central government will travel abroad in the upcoming days. I urge our countrymen to also avoid non-essential travel," Modi said.

"We can break the chain of spread and ensure the safety of all by avoiding large gatherings," he said. According to the Union Health Ministry, the number of coronavirus patients in the country has risen to 81 with 13 fresh cases, including one foreign national.

Modi Proposed SAARC Nations Talk

Our planet is battling the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. At various levels, governments and people are trying their best to combat it.

South Asia, which is home to a significant number of the global population should leave no stone unturned to ensure our people are healthy.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2020

I would like to propose that the leadership of SAARC nations chalk out a strong strategy to fight Coronavirus.

We could discuss, via video conferencing, ways to keep our citizens healthy.

Together, we can set an example to the world, and contribute to a healthier planet.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2020

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