New Delhi, December 20, 2023 – India’s Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held a review meeting on Wednesday to discuss the rising COVID-19 cases in the country. The meeting was attended by health ministers and officials from all states and union territories.
Mandaviya stressed the need for states to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. He also urged them to increase surveillance and testing, and to ensure that hospitals are prepared to handle any surge in cases.
In the last 24 hours, India reported 341 new COVID-19 cases, including three deaths. Kerala, which has been the epicenter of the recent surge, reported 292 cases.
Mandaviya said that the government is committed to providing all necessary support to the states to fight the pandemic. He also urged people to get vaccinated and boosted, and to follow COVID-19 safety protocols.
The following are some of the key takeaways from the meeting:
- States should remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.
- Surveillance and testing should be increased.
- Hospitals should be prepared to handle any surge in cases.
- The government is committed to providing all necessary support to the states.
- People should get vaccinated and boosted, and follow COVID-19 safety protocols.
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