The whole world was under panic after this Coronavirus outbreak while Indian PM Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown. World Health Organization (WHO) labelled this virus as a pandemic and advised everyone to stay indoors as a precautionary measure.
Even former India skipper and current BCCI president recently came out and urged his fans to follow social distancing and stay indoors in this fight against Coronavirus.
Sourav Ganguly visits Belur Math after 25 years to donate 2000 kg of rice amid COVID-19 lockdown
“Stay Indoors and maintain immunity. Remember social distancing is the new unity and most importantly, fighting coronavirus is our national duty. Yes, these are difficult times all around the world, in India and in various states of our country and it's important that we stand up,” Ganguly said.
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“The Prime Minister is trying, the Chief Ministers are trying, the health department is trying, the police have done an exceptional job. But it is on us to maintain isolation, it is on us to respect their orders and it's on us to stay safe, stay healthy and most importantly stay indoors,” the left-hander added.
COVID-19, commonly known as Coronavirus has affected over a million people across the world with the death toll going over 55,000. As far as India is concerned, more than 2,500 people are infected by this disease with more than 70 deaths.
(With NDTV inputs)
