1.3 billion people under lockdown for 21 days in India

In an address to the nation, Indian PM Narendra Modi announced a complete 21-day lockdown across the country. India, with a population of 1.3 billion, has recorded 519 cases with 10 deaths so far. Announcing the lockdown, Modi said that were the county to fail in managing the next 21 days, it would be set back by 21 years.

1.3 billion people under lockdown for 21 days in India

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