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MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday urged the people of the state not to step out of their homes in order to help contain the spread of coronavirus "People should not step out of their homes," Thackeray said in his brief televised address.The chief minister also said that he has spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the coronavirus situation and he has assured all possible help to the state.Addressing the people of the state, Thackeray assured that the state and Centre are "fully geared" for what he termed as 'a world war' that has been waged against coronavirus."Like in the days of the (1971) India-Pakistan War, the siren has been sounded. We all have to be alert and fight this global war. This virus is spreading step-by-step and Maharashtra has the highest number of affected," Thackeray said.He reiterated his impassioned plea to the 1.70 crore people of Mumbai to reduce the crowds in public and avoid 'social contacts'."There is some improvement. But more needs to be done. Please try to remain indoors as far as possible, avoid all unnecessary commutes/travels and exercise precautions at all times. Work from home as far as possible. Those with the 'quarantine stamps' must not step out," Thackeray urged.