NEW DELHI, India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked citizens Thursday to show patience and observe a self-imposed “public curfew” Sunday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (0130GMT - 1130GMT).

“All citizens should abide by this and remain indoors, not visit any public places. I also urge the citizens to help spread the word and inform at least ten other people through phone calls,” Modi told the nation. “For the past two months, millions are working day and night in hospitals and airports and those serving others by not taking care of themselves. On March 22, at 5 p.m, we