Coronavirus: No Minister will travel abroad, Says PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime minister Narendra Modi said today “No Minister of the Central Government will travel abroad in the upcoming days. I urge our countrymen to also avoid non-essential travel.”
The PM, in a tweet posted on Friday evening, wrote, “We can break the chain of spread and ensure safety of all by avoiding large gatherings.”
India has so far reported 73 cases of Covid-19 coronavirus altogether. Yesterday the union government decided not to give visas to any foreigners until April 15th and advised people against travelling abroad
In a tweet today, the Prime Minister said the Ministries and States have taken various proactive steps to ensure safety of all.
He urged people to not panic and avoid non-essential travel and large gatherings. Prime Minister further said that no Minister of the Central Government will travel abroad in the upcoming days.