Stardom supports #JanataCurfew even as 298 positive cases detected

New Delhi/Mumbai, Mar 21: With new cases of COVID-19 being reported from Gujarat and Karnataka the number of coronavirus positive cases reached 298. According to the Ministry of Health, 35 fresh cases were reported from various parts of the country taking the tally to 298 on Saturday.

Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh too joined the list of the COVID-19 positive states in the country with four and two positive cases reported respectively from these states.

Meanwhile, the government has decided to change the testing criteria for COVID-19 to include all pneumonia cases irrespective of travel or contact history. Earlier, the tests were conducted on patients who have travel or contact history.

Meanwhile, the Indian stardom came in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative of 'Janata Curfew' and ‘social distancing’ on Sunday. According to agency reports, film stars and celebrities from Bollywood and their counterparts from the southern film industry have come out in support of the Prime Minister’s call to observe the ‘Janata Curfew on Sunday to ward off the COVID-19 virus.

The Prime Minister had urged the people in his Thursday address to the nation on coronavirus pandemic and appealed them to follow ‘Janata Curfew’ by staying at home from 7 am to 9 pm as a precautionary measure.

 

Amitabh Bachchan tweeted: “I support #JanataCurfew .. 22 March .. 7 am to 9 pm .. I applaud all fellow countrymen who work tirelessly to keep the essential services operational in such extenuating circumstances ..BE ONE, BE SAFE, BE IN PRECAUTION !”

Akshay Kumar urged his fans to participate and support the Janata Curfew on Sunday. It is an excellent initiative by PM Narendra Modi, he said in a tweeter message.

Film ‘Tanhaj'I’ fame Ajay Devgun shared: “Fellow Indians, Namaskar. A short while ago, Our PM Saab, Modiji, requested all of us to show resolve & restraint in the face of COVID-19. Please also adhere to the Janata Curfew on 22nd March by staying home. Stay Safe. @PMOIndia @narendramodi #JanataCurfew”

Kamal Hassan tweeted: “I stand in full solidarity with our Prime Minister’s call for #JanataCurfew. In this extraordinary situation, we have to take extraordinary measures. It’s a disaster that has befallen on us and by staying united and indoors, we can Stay Safe. I call upon my fans, my friends and my people in support of the cause on 22nd March Sunday, 7 am to 9 pm #JanataCurfew”

‘Dhak-Dhak Girl’ Madhuri Dixit Nene urged the countrymen to understand social responsibility and follow the guidelines by observing #JanataCurfew on 22^nd March.

Shahid Kapoor tweeted: “22nd of March #JanataCurfew . This virus is affecting our heads at a faster rate than our bodies. Let’s show solidarity as a nation. Let’s be at our most positive and our most restrained. Let’s raise the bar. This moment in time calls for it. God speed. Jai Hind.”

Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani shared: “Please support PM @Narendramodi ‘s #Janatacurfew initiative by staying at home on Sunday, March 22, 7 am to 9 pm and by cheering from your windows and balconies at 5 pm for our unsung heroes who are working tirelessly to keep us safe and the essential services running @PMOindia”

Actor Suniel Shetty said that PM Narendra Modi’s speech was reassuring and brought some hope. He appealed to the people to be responsible and stay safe by participating in #JanataCurfew.

Wholeheartedly welcoming the idea of #JanataCurfew actress Dia Mirza said that these re extraordinary times and required our united response to end this pandemic. “A BIG salute to the frontline health workers who are relentlessly fighting this virus for us #Covid19,” she tweeted.

Singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan expressed: “I really appreciate our PM @narendramodiji’s Janata curfew initiative as one of the steps towards fighting this dreaded virus that has disrupted the world! Let us bring our energies together and face this grave situation!”