Cabinet to Meet at Prime Minister's Residence on Wednesday

Union Cabinet will meet on Wednesday at 10.30 am at the Prime Minister's residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.

New Delhi [India], Mar 25 (ANI): Union Cabinet will meet on Wednesday at 10.30 am at the Prime Minister's residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.Earlier on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown in the entire country effective from midnight to deal with the spread of coronavirus, saying that "social distancing" is the only option to deal with the disease, which spreads rapidly.In a televised address to the nation, Prime Minister Modi said that it is vital to break the chain of the disease and experts have said that at least 21 days are needed for it.Noting that the Centre has on Tuesday allocated Rs 15,000 crore for the treatment of coronavirus patients and to strengthen health infrastructure, he said testing facilities, personal protective equipment, isolation beds, ICU beds, ventilators and other necessary materials will be ramped up. (ANI)

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