Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced a relief package of around Rs 170,000 crores to deal with the impact of coronavirus disease Covid-19.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced that all essential shops and mohalla clinics will remain open in the national capital during lockdown; he also mentioned that the delivery people will be allowed during the period.

Despite repeated reminders and measures announced by the government, it looks like most people in India have failed to get the seriousness of the situation the country is facing due to coronavirus outbreak.

Ever since coronavirus has entered Indian borders, the only advice that has been given to the people is staying indoors. In a bid to contain the virus, PM Narendra Modi has announced a complete 21-day lockdown in the nation.

One day after, PM Narendra Modi announced 21-day lockdown in India to contain the coronavirus pandemic; the nation registered nearly 90 fresh Covid-19 positive cases, taking the total number of cases to 606 on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the number of cases was 519.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Wednesday evening for the third time and asserted that 21-day lockdown is a small price to pay for the attempt to evade the danger posed by the rapid spread of Covid-19.

A 54-year-old man in Tamil Nadu became the first case of coronavirus death in the state, state Health Minister C Vijayabaskar said. He also mentioned that the man had a medical history and was a diabetic.

The senior ministers, including PM Narendra Modi, were seen observing the social distancing during the cabinet meeting on Wednesday. This comes at a time when the nation is battling with the deadly virus.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has assured the people of the national capital that there will be no shortage of the essential goods during the 21-day lockdown. There is no need to panic, he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening announced a complete lockdown in India to fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19); he also urged that people must not panic as the essential commodities will remain available to the people during the 21-day lockdown.