Act boldly, act now to check spread of coronavirus, says Chidambaram, Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday called for bold and immediate actions to check the spread of novel coronavirus as he favoured a complete lockdown in the country.
Coronavirus LIVE: Centre ask states to strictly enforce lockdown, cases in India rises to 415
"Learn the lessons from Italy. Piecemeal measures will lag behind the spread of the disease. Act boldly, act now," he said on Twitter.
"For nearly a week, I have pleaded for a lockdown throughout the country for 2-4 weeks. My plea was met with silence and, in some cases, by derisive trolls," he said. The former finance minister said there will be massive economic pain. "But it is possible to handle the economic consequences than the loss of numerous live," he said.
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the country rose to 390 on Monday after 30 fresh cases were reported. The figure includes 41 foreign nationals and the seven deaths reported so far.
Italy has been among the worst affected countries. SC makes preparations for hearing of matters through video conferencing for the first time
The Supreme Court makes preparations for hearing of matters through video conferencing for the first time, due to #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/ie3VfxNz64
— ANI (@ANI) March 23, 2020
In Delhi, there are 30 cases-23 people who returned from abroad, 7-the family members of the positive cases. Currently, the situation in Delhi is under control. Urge all to follow the lockdown so that the situation is not out of control: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal (file pic)
In Delhi, there are 30 cases-23 people who returned from abroad, 7-the family members of the positive cases. Currently, the situation in Delhi is under control. Urge all to follow the lockdown so that the situation is not out of control: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal (file pic) pic.twitter.com/GScuy7qeDn
— ANI (@ANI) March 23, 2020
Currently, there are no restrictions imposed on domestic or foreign air operators for carrying out cargo operations at any airport in India: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Currently, there are no restrictions imposed on domestic or foreign air operators for carrying out cargo operations at any airport in India: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). pic.twitter.com/20Vf7W4t7X
— ANI (@ANI) March 23, 2020
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