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Full speech: PM Narendra Modi addresses nation on coronavirus outbreak

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent out a strong message of solidarity to the citizens of the country on Thursday as the nation fights the deadly coronavirus outbreak , which has killed over 9,000 people globally.In his address to the nation, the Prime Minister asked the people for their cooperation to tackle the pandemic and urged them to follow their responsibilities . Here are the nine things that the Prime Minister asked from the citizens:1. Every Indian should be vigilant. Avoid stepping out of your homes until it is absolutely essential.2. Those over the age of 60 should remain inside their homes only.3. Dutifully observe 'Janata Curfew' on Sunday, March 22 from 7am to 9pm.4. At 5pm on March 22, the day of the Janta Curfew, from your homes, express gratitude to those working round the clock to keep India healthy (such as doctors, nurses, paramedics, municipal staff, armed forces, airport staff)5. Avoid going to hospitals for routine check-ups. If there are surgeries that can be postponed, kindly do so.6. Formation of COVID-19 Economic Response Task Force under the leadership of the Finance Minister to comprehensively look at ways to boost the economy.7. Do not cut the wages of those working in your homes, support staff and drivers, gardeners.8. Do not indulge in panic buying. India has enough food and ration supplies.9. Stay away from rumours.