PM Modi also pointed out that since no cure or vaccine had yet been discovered to battle the virus, social distancing was extremely important and effective in reducing its impact.

Keeping this in mind, PM Modi urged the people of the country to try and stay at home for the next few weeks as much as possible and not got outside unless absolutely necessary. He also specially requested people above the age of 60 years to not leave their homes.

“Restrain is compulsory to protect ourselves and remain healthy. I request that for the coming weeks people should go out of their homes only if essential,” PM Modi said.