Virus Still Among Us, Can Mutate, Warns PM Modi

Speaking on the occasion, PM Modi urged the people to remain cautious, stressing that the virus is "still amongst us" and the possibility of it mutating is also there.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched a customised crash course programme that aims to skill and upskill over one lakh "Covid warriors" across the country. Speaking on the occasion, PM Modi urged the people to remain cautious, stressing that the virus is "still amongst us" and the possibility of it mutating is also there. He also said the central government is committed to provide Covid vaccination free to everyone, starting June 21. "In the second wave of coronavirus, we saw what kind of challenges the ever-changing form of this virus can bring before us," PM Modi said.