WHO praises Modi for extending the lockdown,calls it tough

Lucknow,April 14(HS)The decision to extend the lockdown in the country to defeat the Coronovirus announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday has been hailed by most of trade and industry bodies as well as other organisation and individuals.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called it “timely and tough”. The decision would go a “long way in arresting the virus spread”,said Poonam Khetrapal Singh, regional director of the organisation.

“In these testing times, the action lies as much with the communities as with the authorities and the health workforce. It is indeed time for each and every one to contribute their best and together beat the virus,” she said.

The announcement regarding the lockdown was first announced by Modi last month.That was to end today.It has been extended for 19 days,starting Wedesday(tomorrow).

The PM addressed the nation this morning in this regard and spoke for 25 minutes.