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Mann Ki Baat Highlights: People should avoid misinformation on Covid, says PM Modi
This is the 76th episode of Mann Ki Baat and the fourth this year. Previous three episodes of the monthly radio programme were aired on January 31, February 28 and March 28.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 11am on Sunday addressed the nation through his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programme. This was the 76th episode of the programme and the fourth this year. The previous three 'Man Ki Baat' episodes of 2021 took place on January 31, February 28 and March 28....Read More
Sunday's episode came at a time the nation is reeling in the deadly second wave of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) with more than 300,000 daily cases and over 2,000 related deaths being recorded per day, according to the Union ministry of health and family welfare (MoHFW). India is currently seeing more daily cases than any other country, and is the second worst-hit after the United States, and is ahead of Brazil. Several hospitals in various cities across the country have also reported acute shortage of medical oxygen.
On Sunday, the health ministry reported that in the previous 24 hours, there were 349,691 cases and 2717 related fatalities . The country's Covid-19 tally currently stands at 16,960, 172 including 192,311 deaths. Recoveries and active cases, meanwhile, are at 14,085,110 and 2,682,751 respectively.
The first episode of Maan Ki Baat was aired on October 3, 2014.
Corporate sector can also help in vaccine drive: PM Modi
Country's corporate sector can also participate in vaccine drive by getting their employees vaccinated. Govt of India's free vaccination program will continue in future too. I request states to ensure benefits of this free vaccination program reaches as many people as possible: PM Modi
Cases rising but recoveries also increasing, says PM Modi
Positive cases rising but the recoveries are also increasing. Our biggest priority is to defeat the pandemic, says PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat.
Don't fall prey to any rumour on vaccines: PM Modi
"I urge people to not fall prey to any rumour about vaccine. You all must be aware that Govt of India has sent free vaccine to all State Govts. All people above 45 years of age can benefit from this. From May 1st, vaccines will be available for every person above 18 years of age," says PM Modi.
Govt will help states in efforts to tackle Covid-19: PM Modi
The government of India is dedicated to taking forward the efforts of the state governments to tackle the current Covi19 situation, says PM Narendra Modi in Mann Ki Baat.
People shouldn't fall prey to misinformation, says PM Modi
PM Modi urges citizens to seek information on Covid-19 only through genuine sources, not to fall pray to misinformation.
PM Modi converses with Dr Shashank from Mumbai
PM Modi converses with Mumbai-based Dr Shashank over the ongoing second wave of Covid-19 in the country. "While cases are surging, more recoveries also being recorded," says Dr Shashank.
Second Covid-19 wave a 'storm': PM Modi
Country was full of confidence after successfully battling first wave of Covid-19. However, this second wave, which is a storm, has left us devastated, says PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat.
Nearly 350,000 new Covid-19 cases in India in last 24 hours
India saw record 349,691 new Covid-19 cases and 2,627 related deaths, also a record, in the last 24 hours, the Union ministry of health and family welfare's (MoHFW) dashboard showed on Sunday morning.
PM Modi to address nation shortly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 11am through the 76th episode of his Mann Ki Baat programme amid a rapid surge in country's daily Covid-19 cases.
