Days after Doordarshan started to telecast Ramanand Sagar's 1987 television series Ramayan, actor Arun Govil, who played the lead role of 'Lord Raam', appealed to everyone to abide by the rules and follow PM Modi's guideline in view of the Coronavirus outbreak.
On January 8, the Health Ministry had held the first mission meeting over coronavirus. On January 17, the government of India had started screening all passengers arriving from China.
Many celebrities, political leaders including from the opposition parties, sportspersons supported the call made by PM Modi and came out of their residences to express their gratitude to every individual who has been fighting Coronavirus