The coronavirus outbreak, which has left people across several countries infected, has entered into India now. So far, three state governments have ordered schools, colleges and cinema halls to remain closed till March 31 in the wake of the spreading coronavirus. On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians not to panic, but remain vigilant to keep the coronavirus outbreak at bay. "Say No to Panic, Say Yes to Precautions," the Prime Minister tweeted. Of the 73 coronavirus cases in India, 17 are foreigners.
Now Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan has asked fans to stay safe. Taking to Twitter, he shared a video where he recited a poem that he wrote in his mother tongue - Awadhi. With the poem, he talks about the coronavirus pandemic and is heard saying, “Bahutere ilaaj batawein jan manas sab, kekar sunein, kekar naahi kaun bataye e sab? Keyo kahis kalaunji piso, keyo anwla ras, keyo kahas ghar ma baitho hilo na tas se mas. Eer kahin au beer kaheen ki aisa kuch bhi karona bin sabun se haath dhoi ke kehu ke bhaiya chuo na. Hum kaha chalo hum bhi kar det hain jaisan bolein sab aawaye deo carona farona thengua dekhaub tab. (People are suggesting so many cures and treatments, whom should we listen to? One suggests we should use kalonji while another suggests we should stay at home. Many suggest one should not touch anyone without washing hands with soap and water. I thought I must also do as everyone suggests.).”
He shared the video on his social media with the caption, “Concerned about the COVID 19 .. just doodled some lines .. in verse .. please stay safe."
For the unversed, the Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19, first detected at a seafood market in China's Wuhan, has claimed 4,000 lives worldwide.
(Source: Twitter/Instagram)
