Stop going outside, we are not on holidays: Sachin tells people

Legendary India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday requested people not to step outside their houses and adhere to the guidelines of the government and the health authorities in the wake of ongoing coronavirus pandemicIndia has been put under lockdown from Tuesday midnight for the next 21 days as the authorities try to stop the spread of novel coronavirus which has infected over 500 people in the country so far and has claimed over 10 livesIn a video posted on his Twitter handle Tendulkar said that people need to understand that the present situation is not one like holidays where they can roam and meet other peopleNamaste our government and health experts across the world have requested us to stay indoors and not step outside our houses until theres an emergency But some people are not taking this advice seriously I have seen some videos where people are playing cricket outside the 47yearold saidOur government and health experts have requested us to stay at home amp not venture out Yet many people are doing so My family amp I are at home will not be stepping out for the next 21 daysI request you all to do the same CoronavirusLockdown pictwittercomWG2pkd6Ljcmdash Sachin Tendulkar sachin_rt March 25 2020Everyone feels that they should go outside and meet friends But now is not the right time That is very dangerous for the entire nation Remember these days are not holidays If coronavirus has reached our country its because of us onlyWe need to stay indoors for the doctors nurses and medical professionals who are risking their lives for us This is the least that we can do for them by following their adviceMe and my family have not met our friends from the last 10 days and we will continue to do so for the next 21 days as well We can save ourselves and our families by staying indoors and help in stopping the spread of coronavirus he addedIn his address to the nation on Tuesday evening Prime Minister Narendra Modi said lockdown was an essential step to fight coronavirus decisively He added that saving lives is priority as of nowCatch up on all the latest sports news and updates here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updatesThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever