Playback legend Lata Mangeshkar (File Photo | PTI) 
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Lata Mangeshkar urges people to follow government, healthcare agencies amid COVID-19

The 90-year-old singer took to Twitter and said that all her fans are always in her thoughts and prayers.

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NEW DELHI: Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar On Friday urged people to diligently follow the guidelines by government and healthcare agencies amid the coronavirus outbreak.

The 90-year-old singer took to Twitter and said that all her fans are always in her thoughts and prayers.

"Namaskaar, You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Do follow all the guidelines given by the government and health care agencies diligently. Once again, I pray that all of you stay healthy, safe and blessed," she tweeted.

In a separate tweet, she also shared shanti (peace) mantra in Hindi.

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