Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation in his 76th ‘Mann ki Baat’, where he said to deal with the crisis of COVID-19 in the past, he had a long discussion with experts from different sectors like pharma industry, oxygen production etc.

Highlights of PM Modi’s 76th ‘Mann Ki Baat’:

– This time, for emerging victorious in this battle, we have to accord priority to expert and scientific advice, says PM Modi

– I appeal to you all to seek information on COVID19 through reliable sources only. I am seeing many doctors have taken to social media to share information on COVID19 and are also offering consultations: PM Modi

– The government of India is dedicated to taking forward the efforts of the state governments to tackle the current COVID19 situation: PM Modi

– The country’s doctors and health workers are waging a colossal battle against coronavirus. Over the past one year, they have undergone varied experiences, PM Modi says, as he talks to several experts in the field

– PM Modi talks to Dr Shashank from Mumbai. Dr Shashank says that for treatment of mild COVID, oxygen, pulse and fever is monitored. In case, fever increases, people can take medicines like Paracetamol and contact their doctors

– PM Modi talks to Dr Nawid Nazeer Shah, who says that they have not found any side effects so far in those who got vaccinated  against COVID-19

– 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 yrs of age can benefit from this. From May 1st, vaccines will be available for every person above 18 years of age, says PM Modi

– Country’s corporate sector can also participate in vaccine drive by getting their employees vaccinated. The free vaccination against COVID-19 programme, which was going on till now, will continue, says the 70-year-old PM

– To win over COVID-19, we have to give priority to expert and scientific advice, says PM Modi and adds, Centre working with all power to help states

– It is true that many people are getting infected with coronavirus, but, the number of people recovering from the virus is equally high, says PM Modi 

– On one hand, the country is working day and night for hospitals, ventilators, and medicines, on the other hand, the countrymen are also fighting the challenge of corona on their own, says PM Modi.