![]() “Centre and States need to continue working in collaborative spirit as was done during the previous surges for COVID-19 prevention and management”, he said. ![]() In addition to increasing the capacity for genome sequencing and whole genome sequencing of positive Covid-19 samples, Mandaviya emphasized the need to create awareness about the importance of following Covid-appropriate behavior. He urged the State Health Ministers to conduct mock drills of all hospital infrastructure on April 10 and 11 and review the health preparedness with district administrations and health officials on April 8 and 9, an official statement read. He also highlighted the importance of increasing testing and vaccination rates while ensuring that hospital infrastructure is prepared for potential surges in cases. The meeting came as the number of fresh coronavirus cases in India reached 6,050 on Friday, which is the highest in 203 days (since September last year).ĭuring a virtual meeting with state health ministers, principal, and additional chief secretaries, Mandaviya emphasised the need to identify emergency hotspots through the monitoring of influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) cases. He instructed officials to conduct mock drills of all hospital infrastructure on April 10 and April 11. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the surge in Covid-19 cases in the country and advised states to remain vigilant and prepare for effective management of the virus.
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