PM Narendra Modi to address nation, to talk about ways to combat Covid-19

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the nation on Thursday at 8 PM; he will be talking about the issues related to coronavirus and the efforts to combat it.

The PMO also said the prime minister chaired a high-level meeting on Wednesday to review the ongoing efforts to contain COVID-19 and consider ways to further strengthen India’s preparedness.

"PM @narendramodi emphasised on actively engaging with individuals, local communities and organisations in chalking out mechanisms to fight the COVID-19 menace. He also urged officials and technical experts to deliberate on the steps to be taken next," one of the related PMO tweets said.

PM Modi also expressed his gratitude to the people who have been working day and night to fight against the virus that has claimed three lives in India and has infected more than 150 people.

"Shri @narendramodi expressed gratitude to all those at the forefront of combating COVID-19 including the various State Governments, medical fraternity, paramedical staff, armed and paramilitary forces, those associated with aviation sector, municipal staff and others," the PMO tweet said.

14 fresh cases of novel coronavirus were registered across India.

The government also announced postponing of the ongoing CBSE and university examinations to after March 31.