PM Narendra Modi Requests Young Indian Scientists To Work Towards Coronavirus Vaccine

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday requested the country’s young scientists to take the lead in developing a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, which has claimed more than one lakh people worldwide.

“While India today has limited resources. I have a special request for young scientists in India. They should come forward and lead the development of a vaccine for coronavirus for the welfare of the world, for the welfare of mankind,” Prime Minister said in his address to the nation.

Also Read: Delhi Will Fully Implement PM’s Lockdown Measures: Arvind Kejriwal

He said that if people remain patient and follow the rules, the country will be able to defeat the epidemic like coronavirus.

Prime Minister Modi also announced that the country would remain closed till 3 May to keep COVID-19 cases. The 21-day lockout announced by the Prime Minister ended today.

Also Read: Lockdown Extension A Game-Changer, Sure People Will Follow Norms: Prakash Javadekar

India’s total number of coronavirus positive cases has climbed to 10,363 including 8,988 active cases, 1,035 cured/discharged/migrated and 339 deaths, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said today.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and like us on Facebook for the latest updates and interesting stories.