Government Asks Radio And TV Channels To Help Spread COVID19 Awareness

The total number of people infected by coronavirus in India has gone up to twenty-eight. Both the central and state governments have shown preparedness towards the virus and have started to track people who might have come in contact with the infected ones.

Another major step that the government has taken is to create awareness through private radio and TV channels. The Information and Broadcasting Ministry, on Tuesday, urged all private radio and TV channels to publicize the travel advisory issued by the Health Ministry and Family Welfare as the number of COVID19 cases continue to rise in India.

The ministry's statement said, “Electronic media has always been at the forefront of carrying such messages as it is a powerful tool to reach out to people across the country. In order to make this effort successful, it has been felt that the support, assistance, and contribution of private TV channels and FM radio channels will be of immense use.”

The advisory also suspends visa on arrival (VoA) issued by March 3 to Japan and South Korea nationals who have not yet entered India.