Indian PM Narendra Modi uses Twitter to battle COVID-19

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He highlighted the preventative measures that can be taken to save lives and stop COVID-19 from spreading. 

The Prime Minister shared a video on Twitter to raise awareness of how the virus easily the coronavirus can spread.

Modi called for people to spread awareness to battle COVID-19.

India currently has 250 active cases, with 23 people who have recovered. 

5 deaths have been recorded to date. 

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