PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat: Centre helps states in battle towards second wave of Covid-19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whereas addressing the 76th episode of his month-to-month radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday, stated the Centre was extending its full assist to state governments to assist them get by means of the second wave of the coronavirus within the nation, which has come as a “storm”.
“I’m speaking to you at a time when Covid-19 is testing our patience and capacity to bear pain. Many of our loved ones have passed away. After successfully tackling the first wave, the nation’s morale was high and it was confident. But this storm (second wave) has shaken the nation,” he stated.

Asking individuals to not fall prey to pretend info, PM Modi added, “I urge people not to fall prey to any rumour about the vaccine. You all must be aware that the Centre has sent free vaccines to all state government and everyone above the age of 18 should get their shots.”

Saying {that a} constructive perspective would assist the nation wade by means of the disaster, PM Modi stated that though new infections are rising, one should do not forget that recoveries are additionally rising day by day.
He additionally stated he has held conferences with consultants from many fields just like the pharma business and oxygen manufacturing amid the disaster.
The tackle comes at a time the nation is reeling beneath the second wave of the pandemic with greater than 3 lakh day by day circumstances and over 2,000 associated deaths being recorded per day.