New Delhi: On March 19, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had urged the individuals of the nation to watch ‘Janta Curfew’ from 7 am to 9 pm the following day (March 20, 2020) in the view of rising COVID-19 infections in the nation. The Janta Curfew was seen as a technique to put together the Indian residents for a lockdown.
As the nation comes below the grip of the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, this Monday marks the primary anniversary of ‘Janta Curfew’ introduced by PM Modi.
“Today, I seek some more cooperation from every citizen. It is Janta Curfew, a curfew for the people and imposed by the people themselves,” PM Modi urged the residents in his tackle on March 19, 2020.
My tackle to the nation. #IndiaFightsCorona https://t.co/w3nMRwksxJ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 19, 2020
Following the Janta curfew announcement, PM Modi additionally addressed the nation on March 24. The tackle by the prime minister was to announce a 21-day nationwide lockdown, which later prolonged thrice and was lastly concluded on May 31. After that the federal government, from June 1 onwards, began reopening in a gradual method, which was termed as ‘Unlock’.
In the current state of affairs, one can say that the COVID-19 has made a comeback on its anniversary. Amid the rising COVID-19 circumstances in the nation, a number of states and Union territories have imposed restrictions to curb the unfold of the an infection. These restrictions vary from stricter implementation of COVID-19 guideline, evening curfew and neutral or full lockdown.
Many state governments have ordered the involved authorities to implement correct testing and tracing of COVID-19 circumstances. The circumstances have been rising at an alarming charge prompting states like Punjab, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka to impose strict COVID-19 measures.
Meanwhile, the Union Health Minister whereas addressing the media urged the individuals to correctly observe the COVID tips because the rising circumstances are a results of complacent perspective. He mentioned, “I want to appeal to people of the country that they should not let the COVID appropriate behaviour get weakened at any cost. Maintaining social distancing, wearing masks properly and washing hands with soap probably are the biggest tools to win the fight against COVID-19.”
On Sunday, India recorded 43,846 new COVID-19 circumstances in the final 24 hours, which is the very best single-day spike of this year, in response to the official information of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The lively caseload of the nation has gone as much as 309,087 and the restoration charge has dropped to 95.96 p.c. Additionally, the loss of life toll elevated to 159,755 with 197 day by day fatalities on Sunday.
