The Union Health Ministry reported that the countrywide death toll due to COVID-19 risen to 826. The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 20,177. Out of the 47 deaths reported since Saturday evening, 22 are from Maharashtra, eight in Rajasthan, seven from Madhya Pradesh, six Gujarat, and one each from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Tamil Nadu.
In the latest Mann Ki Baat address, which was also his second address since the nationwide lockdown has been imposed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about India’s preparedness for the Coronavirus battle. He hailed the contribution of the state governments and the frontline corona warriors. However, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clear "bottlenecks" and increase the pace of coronavirus testing in the country.
PM Modi addressed the nation and highlighted the contribution of frontline corona warriors and the state governments in the fight against Covid-19. He also exhorted people to follow hygienic norms such as wearing masks, washing hands, avoiding touching the face and avoiding spitting in public places. He also alerted people against their negligent behavior and said that overconfidence that the virus won't reach their localities, can be very dangerous.