India PM Modi orders one-day nationwide curfew to combat virus

NSTworld: Modi said in an address to the nation that the curfew on Sunday from 7am to 9pm would test the giant country’s ability to take tough measures against what he called a growing “crisis'. Covid19

Modi said in an address to the nation that the curfew on Sunday from 7am to 9pm would test the giant country’s ability to take tough measures against what he called a growing “crisis.”

The measure would be “in the interest of the country to follow and prepare us for future challenges.” The government says there have been 173 infections and four deaths from the virus. But the public is increasingly anxious and there has been a rush on food stores and essential supplies. Modi said most people, except those in essential services, would have to stay home for several weeks, without giving a timeframe.“You will be endangering your family and the community and I request every citizen to stay home for the next few weeks.”The 29-minute address came hours after the government said no international flights would be allowed to land in India for one week starting Sunday.

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