India in stable situation but we must not let it deteriorate, says PM Narendra Modi on COVID-19 fight

Narendra Modi's address to nation update: The PM took to Twitter to inform that he would be “sharing a message” with the citizens of the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at 6 PM on Tuesday (October 20, 2020). The PM took to Twitter to inform that he would be “sharing a message” with the citizens of the country. "Will be sharing a message with my fellow citizens at 6 PM this evening," tweeted PM Modi.

The PM had on Monday said that India has one of the highest COVID-19 recovery rates - 88% - because it was one of the first countries to adopt a flexible lockdown. Amid the rising coronavirus COVID-19 cases in India, the Prime Minister had on Saturday reviewed the Covid-19 pandemic situation in the country and the preparedness of vaccine delivery, distribution, and administration.

The Prime Minister was briefed about the steady decline in the daily Covid-19 cases and growth rate. The PM further directed that the country should make use of the experience gained in the successful conduct of elections and disaster management for the coronavirus vaccine delivery system.

Here are the live updates:

20 October 2020

18:19 PM

Today, the recovery rate in the country is good. The fatality rate is low. 5,500 people out of every 10 Lakh population in India are infected, whereas in countries like the US & Brazil this figure is around 25,000: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation

18:18 PM

The fatality rate in India is 83 out of every 10 Lakh population in India, whereas it is more than 600 in countries like the US, Brazil, Spain, Britain: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

18:17 PM

Recently, we saw many photos & videos where it is clearly seen that people are not careful anymore. This isn't right. If you step out without mask, you put your families at risk. We must remember - whether it is America or Europe, cases declined & then there was sudden spike: PM

18:16 PM

India has a facility of more than 90 lakh beds for COVID-19 patients. There are 12,000 quarantine centres, around 2000 coronavirus testing labs. The number of tests will cross 10 crores soon. In our fight against COVID-19, rise in the number of tests has been our strength: PM Narendra Modi.

18:14 PM

All countries are working on a war-footing for making COVID-19 vaccine. Government is preparing for making the vaccine accessible to every Indian as soon as it is made available: PM Narendra Modi

18:13 PM

PM Modi also appealed to media and those on social media, that they should create awareness among people about the COVID-19.

18:11 PM

PM Modi again reiterated to follow the COVID-19 guidelines like 'do guj ki doori', washing hands etc.

18:10 PM

PM Modi also referred to 'Ramcharitmanas', that we should not take fire, enemy and illness lightly, unless we completely get rid of them.

18:10 PM

PM Modi also referred to Saint poet Kabir Das, to convey the message that till we achieve success, we should take precautions.

18:09 PM

In this festive season, markets are bright again but we need to remember that the lockdown might have ended but COVID-19 still persists. With efforts of every Indian over the last 7-8 months, India is in a stable situation we must not let it deteriorate: PM Modi

18:05 PM

Recently, we witnessed pictures that people are not taking precautions, if you not following COVID-19 norms you are endangering lives of your family members: PM Modi

18:04 PM

In every 10 lakh, the COVID-19 death ratio is 83, in comparison to countries like US, Brazil where this ratio is over 600: PM Modi

18:02 PM

In battle against coronavirus, from 'janata' curfew, till today we have covered a long distance, we are witnessing pace in economic activities: PM Modi

18:00 PM

The PM took to Twitter to inform that he would be “sharing a message” with the citizens of the country. "Will be sharing a message with my fellow citizens at 6 PM this evening," tweeted PM Modi.

17:59 PM

It is not yet clear as to what would be the main subject of PM Modi’s address to the nation. The PM had on Monday said that India has one of the highest COVID-19 recovery rates - 88% - because it was one of the first countries to adopt a flexible lockdown.