New Delhi: In view of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in some States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the Chief Ministers to review the situation here today.
India reported 2,927 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours today. The daily positivity rate was 0.58% and the weekly positivity rate was 0.59%.
In the meeting, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke about the need to follow the strategy of ‘test, track, and treat’. He stressed vaccination and ensuring Covid appropriate behaviour.
The Union Health Secretary, Rajesh Bhushan, gave a presentation in which he discussed the rise of cases across several countries in the world, while also highlighting the rise of cases in some states in India. He spoke about the need for states to regularly monitor and report data, maintain effective surveillance, upgrade infrastructure and utilise funds given by the Centre.
The Prime Minister noted the collective efforts of the centre and state in the fight against Corona. He put on record his appreciation for the Chief Ministers, officers and all Corona Warriors for their efforts. He said the vaccine reached each and every person and that 96 per cent adult population was vaccinated with at least one dose and about 84 per cent of people above 15 years of age received both doses. Vaccine, as per experts is the biggest safeguard against corona, he added.
The Prime Minister mentioned that schools have opened after a long time and expressed satisfaction that more and more children are getting the vaccine. He said that in March, a campaign to vaccinate 12-14 years of age was started and only yesterday, permission has been granted for the Covaxine vaccine for 6-12-year-old children. “Our priority is to vaccinate all eligible children at the earliest. For this, as before, special campaigns will also be needed in schools. Teachers and parents should be aware of this”, said the Prime Minister. A precautionary dose is available for all adults in the country to strengthen the vaccine protective shield. Teachers, parents, and other eligible people can take a precautionary dose, he added.
– global bihari bureau
