New Delhi: Amid the continuing rise in COVID-19 cases in India, President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday said the pandemic has been an extraordinary challenge for mankind.
Addressing the nation on the eve of the 73rd Republic Day, the President said that mankind is battling the pandemic which has been going on for two years. Many people have lost their lives and the world economy is grappling with its effects.
“This has been an extraordinary challenge for mankind. Epidemic management in India was bound to become more difficult. We have a high population density, and as a developing economy, we have the level of resources and infrastructure needed to fight It was not. It is an invisible enemy. But it is only in such difficult times that the resilience of a nation comes to the fore.”
“I am proud to say that we have shown an unmatched resolve against coronavirus,” he said.
I am proud to say that we have shown an unmatched resolve against Corona Virus. pic.twitter.com/rUrXD0wow2
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) 25 January 2022
He also praised the healthcare workers and said, “I am proud to say that we have shown an unmatched resolve against coronavirus. Doctors, nurses and paramedics have risen to the challenge, even Working long hours even in difficult conditions. His life”.
Meanwhile, he urged the people of India to follow the COVID protocol and not lower their guard against the current situation.
President Kovind said, “We must remain vigilant and not let our defense against coronavirus slacken and continue to take precautions.”
He also lauded the ongoing vaccination drive against COVID-19 in the country, saying, “In the first year itself, we augmented the healthcare infrastructure and also reached out to help others. By the second year, we have introduced indigenous vaccines. and launched the world’s largest vaccination campaign in history. During the pandemic, we have reached out to many other countries with vaccines and other medical aid. This contribution of India has been appreciated by international organizations.”
Full text of the address given on the eve of the 73rd day of the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind #Republic day,
English: https://t.co/gELEQGysfA
Hindi: https://t.co/CVHWuCVMhD pic.twitter.com/TJAwE5vWUT
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) 25 January 2022
India recorded less than 3 lakh COVID cases- 2,55,874 new cases (50,190 less than yesterday), 614 deaths, and 2,67,753 cured in the last 24 hours.
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