Ace Indian sprinter Hima Das requests everyone to take COVID-19 more seriously

Guwahati: Ace Indian sprinter Hima Das urged everyone in her state to take the COVID-19 pandemic more seriously after Assam reported its first death due to novel coronavirus on Friday even as the state’s total positive cases went up to 29, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

“Dear everyone in Assam, really sad to know that first death due to Covid-19 has been reported in our state. I request everyone to kindly take this pandemic more seriously. Our doctors, police, sanitation and all essential workers are risking their lives for us. Stay home safely,” Hima said in a tweet. IANS

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