MUMBAI: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has directed private satellite TV channels to air a new television commercial on the dos and don’ts of COVID-19 as the pandemic  is taking a toll across the globe. While India is still at the stage II of the outbreak, the awareness among the common mass needs to be high.

The TVC has Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan.

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on combating the challenge of COVID-19. O. He requested citizens to follow certain measures to ensure the containment of the fast-spreading virus. He emphasized the importance of not taking the pandemic lightly and the need to be aware and proactive towards prevention of COVID-19.