Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said people should not let their guard down and strictly abide by coronavirus preventive norms even after vaccination.

He said earlier, “no carelessness until the medicine arrives for COVID-19” but now he updates by saying “Yes to the medicine and yes to caution as well”. The statement originally in Hindi,  "Earlier, I said, 'dawai nahi toh dheelai nahi'. Now, I am saying 'dawai bhi aur kadaai bhi' . Our mantra for the year 2021 is 'Dawai bhi aur kadaai bhi'," said PM Modi.

The comments came as the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Rajkot, Gujarat, via video conferencing today. "India has emerged as the nerve centre of global health. In the year 2021, we have to strengthen India's role in healthcare," he added.

In our country, rumours spread quickly, the PM Modi said. "Different people for their personal gains or due to irresponsible behaviour spread various rumours. Maybe rumours will be spread when vaccination begins, some have already begun," he added.

"I appeal to the people of the country that fight against COVID-19 is the one against an unknown enemy. Be careful about such rumours and as responsible citizens refrain from forwarding messages on social media without checking," said PM Modi. "We are working on the mission to improve medical education in India. After the formation of the National Medical Commission, the quality of health education will improve," he said.

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