NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed officials to identify locations for sufficient quarantine facilities and make provisions for critical care as he reviewed the coronavirus situation on Saturday. While complimenting all departments for the work done so far, Modi stressed that as the coronavirus scenario evolves, India has to be prepared in its response “All departments should work in convergence and action should be initiated for creating awareness about the disease and the precautions to be taken,” the Prime Minister was quoted as saying in an official statement.“He exhorted officers to identify the best practices for Covid-19 management from across the world and within the states, and ensure their adoption,” it said. The Prime Minister also highlighted the need for advanced and adequate planning, and timely response, which is critical for managing this infectious disease.At the meeting with all the ministries and departments concerned, Modi said that in view of experts’ opinion, people should be advised to avoid mass gatherings as much as possible and made aware of the dos and don'ts.“I appeal to my fellow countrymen to stay away from rumours regarding coronavirus,” Modi said. We need to follow the advice of doctors in this regard, he added.