Mumbai: In the wake of alarming spread of the COVID-19 globally as well as in India, the government has decided to enforce complete isolation through 21 days’ nation wide lockdown.

In his live address through electronic media and radio to the people of nation, the Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi said that entire India will be locked down for the next 21 days from midnight today and urged Indians to forget what stepping out feels like, or warned that the entire country will go back 21 years.

“I am confident that India will not only successfully tackle this challenge but also emerge victorious in this time of crisis. So take care of yourself and take care of your near and dear ones by observing complete isolation in your homes,” Mr. Modi said.

He also announced that the central government has alloted Rs. 15,000 Crore to develop the country’s healthcare and make it efficient enough to deal with the menace of coronavirus. The money will be used to develop testing facilities, PPEs, ICUs, Ventilators and in training medical workers.