'Armed Forces pay special tribute to COVID-19 warriors, express solidarity': Dr. Vardhan

As India gears up to enter the third phase of lockdown from May 4, the armed forces on Sunday will pay special tribute to Coronavirus (COVID-19) warriors throughout the day. The special tribute by the Armed Forces is to express solidarity with healthcare heroes & honour the selfless service of those who are ensuring basic amenities said Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan on Sunday.

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On Friday, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and the three service chiefs - Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh, Army Chief Gen M M Naravane and Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria addressed the media and informed that the Armed Forces have planned a series of special activities as a tribute to healthcare workers, law enforcement, delivery personnel and media frighting the novel Coronavirus pandemic. 

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COVID- 19 Situation in India

Currently, India has reported a total of 39,980 cases, 10.632 have been cured and 1301 deaths have been reported as per the data released by the ministry of health and family welfare.

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