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Big-B to raise awareness about Coronavirus

New Delhi [India], Mar 13 (ANI): In the wake of the rising misinformation around the novel coronavirus, the Government of India and The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) joined hands and roped in megastar Amitabh Bachchan to raise awareness about COVID-19.

ANI Mar 13, 2020 19:08 IST googleads

Actor Amitabh Bachchan (Image Source: Twitter)

New Delhi [India], Mar 13 (ANI): In the wake of the rising misinformation around the novel coronavirus, the Government of India and The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) joined hands and roped in megastar Amitabh Bachchan to raise awareness about COVID-19.
Bachchan on Friday took to Twitter and announced that he is collaborating with the government and UNICEF for the cause.
"Getting set to advocate the preventions necessary about CoVID 19, ... this is for UNICEF, and the Health Ministry of GOI .. the message should be out soon .. Be safe .. be careful," wrote Bachchan.

Along with the tweets, he also shared a couple of pictures of himself getting ready for recording message about the pandemic.
Earlier in the day, the legendary actor also released a poetic public service announcement in the light of the COVID-19.
Bachchan's message comes at a time when more than 81 people in the country have been infected by the highly contagious virus. (ANI)

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