Punjab people express gratitude to providers of essential services
By ANI | Published: March 22, 2020 08:09 PM2020-03-22T20:09:47+5:302020-03-22T20:20:02+5:30
People here came out on their balconies to clap, clang utensils and ring bells to express their gratitude to those providing essential services amid coronavirus pandemic.
Punjab people express gratitude to providers of essential services
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Mar 22 : People here came out on their balconies to clap, clang utensils and ring bells to express their gratitude to those providing essential services amid coronavirus pandemic.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had reminded people to be on their terrace and balconies to express their gratitude to all those who are 'working 24/7.'
"Do remember, 5 PM this evening for 5 minutes... Be on your terraces, balconies or windows to express gratitude to all those who are working 24/7 so that our nation becomes free from COVID-19. Janta Curfew," PM tweeted.
The number of coronavirus positive patients in India rose to 341 on Sunday, as per the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
A total of 16,999 samples from 16,109 individuals have been tested for COVID-19 as of 10:00 am on March 22, as per ICMR data.
India reported two deaths today from the highly contagious virus - one each in Maharashtra and Bihar - taking the tally to six, as per state authorities.
( With inputs from ANI )
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