COVID-19 impact will remain visible in coming months, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the impact of coronavirus will remain visible in the coming months and masks and face covers will be part of life while asserting that the country needs to give importance to the economy as well as continue the fight against COVID 19 The remarks came during his interaction with Chief Ministers via video conferencing to discuss the emerging situation and plan ahead for tackling the COVID19 pandemicThe country has seen two Lockdowns till now both different in certain aspects and now we have to think of the way ahead As per experts the impact of coronavirus will remain visible in the coming months Modi said according to an official releaseCOVID19 impact will remain visible in coming months need to fight it with impetus on economy ModiRead ANI Story httpstco6eX7vLdAgn pictwittercomaBYrrrTzQymdash ANI Digital ani_digital April 27 2020Reiterating the mantra of do gaz doori he said that masks and face covers will become part of our lives in the days ahead We have to give importance to the economy as well as continue the fight against COVID 19 Modi said The Prime Minister underlined that the lockdown has yielded positive results as the country has managed to save thousands of lives in the past one and a half monthsIndias population is comparable to that of the combined population of several countries The situation in many countries including India was almost similar at the start of March However due to timely measures India has been able to protect many people he saidPrime Minister Modi however forewarned that the danger of the virus is far from over and constant vigilance is of paramount importance Prime Minister Modi added that under the circumstances everyones aim must be rapid response He pointed out that many people are selfdeclaring whether they have cough and cold or symptoms and that this is a welcome sign the release saidPrime Minister said that we have to give importance to the economy as well as continue the fight against COVID 19 He emphasized on the importance of usage of technology as much as possible and also to utilize time to embrace reform measures PMO on PMs meeting with CMs pictwittercomcjk9KaY6IQmdash ANI ANI April 27 2020The Prime Minister emphasised on the importance of usage of technology as much as possible and also to utilize time to embrace reform measures and on the significance of ensuring that more people download the AarogyaSetu app to bolster the efforts of the country in the battle against COVID19We have to be brave and bring in reforms that touch the lives of common citizens People associated with Universities can be integrated on devising ways to fight the pandemic and strengthen research as well as innovation he said He also highlighted the importance for states to enforce guidelines strictly in the hotspots ie the red zone areas The efforts of the states should be directed towards converting the red zones into orange and thereafter to green zones he saidOn the issue of getting back Indians who are overseas the Prime Minister said that this has to be done keeping in mind the fact that they dont get inconvenienced and their families are not under any riskHe also urged Chief Ministers to factor in the changes in weather advent of summer and monsoon and the illnesses that can potentially come in this season while strategizing ahead Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaffirmed the need to enforce lockdown so that maximum lives are savedThe Chief Ministers praised the leadership of the Prime Minister during this period of crisis and also highlighted the efforts undertaken by them in containing the virus They spoke about the need to keep a close vigil on international borders and also on addressing the economic challenge and ways to further boost health infrastructure The leaders expressed gratitude towards the police force and medical staff for the exemplary work done by them in the fight against COVID19 read the releaseImpact of Coronavirus will remain visible in the coming months masks amp face covers will be part of our life PM Narendra Modi in his video conference meeting with Chief Ministers pictwittercomaEhVdXnuBxmdash ANI ANI April 27 2020This was the fourth such interaction of the Prime Minister with the Chief Ministers the earlier ones had been held on March 20 April 2 and April 11 Todays meeting comes just a week ahead of the scheduled ending of the nationwide lockdown On March 24 the Prime Minister had announced a 21day lockdown as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of COVID19 The lockdown was later extended till May 3Catch up on all the latest Crime National International and Hatke news here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest newsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability 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