LIVE UPDATE: 9th address of PM Modi to the nation on Covid-19 fight begins

PM Modi 9th Address, June 7: PM Modi has addressed the nation a number of times since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, offering suggestions to people and outlining measures his government has been taking to deal with the situation. He has also made new announcements at times in the address.

The prime minister is very likely to speak on the prevailing coronavirus situation in the country, as a number of states, are in the process to unlock and resume normal activities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi may also speak about the vaccination drive across the country and how it is beneficial for the prevention of the third wave of the novel coronavirus.

Meanwhile, India on Monday reported 1,00,636 fresh , the lowest in 61 days, taking the infection tally to 2,89,09,975, while the number of active cases dropped to 14,01,609, according to the Union Health Ministry’s data stated. The death toll due to coronavirus reached 3, 49,186 with 2,427 new fatalities, the lowest in around 45 days, the data updated at 8 am showed.

A total of 96,982 new cases were recorded in a span of 24 hours on April 6.


Key Updates of PM Modi 9th Address:

7th June 2021

 

17:02 PM: I empathize with all those who have lost their loved ones: PM Modi


17:05 PM: We ramped up setting up health infrastructure, producing essential medicines: PM Modi


17:06 PM: Vaccination is the only shield, says PM Modi


17:07 PM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed following Covid-19 protocols which include wearing face masks and maintaining social distance.


17:10 PM: Two made-in-India vaccines launched within a year: PM Modi


17:11 PM: Over 23 crore vaccine jabs have been administered so far: PM Modi


17:13 PM: We made logistical preparation well in advance: PM Modi


17:15 PM: PM Modi assures vaccine supply


17:16 PM: We are working on bringing more vaccines from abroad: PM Modi


17:19 PM: A lot of politics happened over vaccine procurement: PM Modi


17:20 PM: Many questions raised about vaccine policy: PM Modi


17:23 PM: Centre accepted state’s demand on vaccine drive and changed policy in May: PM Modi


17:23 PM: Centre to supply 25% vaccines to states: PM Modi


17:28 PM: PM Modi announces free vaccine for all


17:31 PM: PM Modi announces free ration for poor under PMGKY till Diwali


17:32 PM: Pm Modi cautions people against misinformation about vaccines