PM Modi warns the country against complacency and said, "Recently, we saw many photos and videos where it is clearly seen that people are not careful anymore. This isn't right. If you step out without mask, you put your families at risk."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Tuesday evening and reminded the people of the nation ahead of the festive season that though lockdown is over, COVID-19 is not.
"In this festive season, markets are bright again but we need to remember that the lockdown might have ended but COVID-19 still persists. With efforts of every Indian over last 7-8 months, India is in a stable situation we must not let it deteriorate," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his address to the nation.
Asking the people of the nation to not be complacent, he said, "Today, the recovery rate in the country is good. The fatality rate is low. 5,500 people out of every 10 Lakh population in India are infected, whereas in countries like the US & Brazil this figure is around 25,000."
"The fatality rate in India is 83 out of every 10 Lakh population in India, whereas it is more than 600 in countries like the US, Brazil, Spain, Britain," the Prime Minister added.
"Recently, we saw many photos and videos where it is clearly seen that people are not careful anymore. This isn't right. If you step out without mask, you put your families at risk. We must remember - whether it is America or Europe, cases declined and then there was sudden spike," the PM said.
PM Modi also said, "Scientists of our country are also working hard for vaccine. Several corona vaccines are currently in operation in India. Some of these are on advanced stage. 20 Years later, we will see the work that is being done now on a war footing to save humanity."
This was his seventh address to the nation since he announced a lockdown in March-end amid the spread of the coronavirus. Since June, the nation has been exiting the restrictions in phases in order to reopen the economy.
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