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PM Narendra Modi lauds Karnataka's handling of coronavirus crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Karnataka government for its handling of coronavirus situation in the state

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Karnataka: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded Karnataka government for its handling of coronavirus situation in the state. "I would also like to appreciate the efforts of the Karnataka government in handling the Covid-19 situation, Modi said while inaugurating through a video link the silver jubilee celebrations of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences here. "Virus may be the invisible enemy but our corona warriors are invincible and in the battle against the invisible versus invincible our medical workers are sure to win," he said. Modi urged people to deliberate and ideate on telemedicine, how to make gains in the health sector through 'Make in India' and how to incorporate more IT services into healthcare. Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, Governor Vajubhai Vala, Medical Education Minister K. Sudhakar, Deputy Chief Minister C. N. Ashwathnarayan were among those who participated in the event. (IANS)