Adhere To Safety Norms Put In Place By PM Modi: Virat Kohli Urges Citizens

Coronavirus in India: Indian captain Virat Kohli hailed PM Modi's appeal for Janta Curfew and also thanked the medical professionals for all efforts being put to combat the deadly COVID-19

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New Delhi: In the wake of coronavirus outbreak in the country, team India skipper Virat Kohli requested people to be alert, attentive and aware to combat the threat posed by the deadly Covid-19 pandemic. "Be alert, attentive and aware to combat the threat posed by Covid 19. We, as responsible citizens, need to adhere to the norms put in place for our safety as announced by our Honourable Prime Minister Shri @NarendraModi ji. #IndiaFightsCorona," Kohli said in a tweet.

Be alert, attentive and aware to combat the threat posed by the Covid 19. We, as responsible citizens, need to adhere to the norms put in place for our safety as announced by our Honourable Prime Minister Shri @NarendraModi ji. #IndiaFightsCorona

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 19, 2020

Kohli also lauded the medical professionals for all efforts being put to combat the virus and urged citizens to support them by maintaining good personal hygiene. "Also, special mention to all the medical professionals in the country and around the globe for all the efforts being put in to fight the #CoronaVirus. Let's support them by taking care of ourselves and everybody around us by maintaining good personal hygiene. #IndiaFightsCorona," Kohli tweeted.

Also, special mention to all the medical professionals in the country and around the globe for all the efforts being put in to fight the #CoronaVirus. Let's support them by taking care of ourself and everybody around us by maintaining good personal hygeine. #IndiaFightsCorona

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 19, 2020

While addressing the nation, PM Modi on Thursday had urged citizens of the country to opt for a 'Janata Curfew' on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m and take all possible precautions to prevent the further spread of the deadly virus. "For the last few days, it looks like if we are safe from Coronavirus. This belief is not right. Hence, it is very important for every Indian to remain aware and alert," said PM Modi. India on Thursday registered 22 fresh cases of Covid-19, taking the total number of active cases to 173. At least four people have died of the disease so far, one each in Punjab, Karnataka, Delhi and Maharashtra.