Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked every Indian to commit to fighting against the outbreak of novel coronavirus with resolution and restrain.

“Resolution and restraint are very important in combat against this global epidemic. As citizens, people need to strengthen their resolve to follow the advisories issued by state and central governments to fight,” PM Modi said.

“Restrain is compulsory to protect ourselves and remain healthy. I request that for the coming week’s people should go out of their homes only if essential,” he said.