PM Modi chairs review meeting on Covid-19 pandemic preparations
New Delhi: Amid rising cases, Indian PM Narendra Modi reviewed the Covid 19 situation in the country on Saturday.
The review meeting was attended among others, by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Member, NITI Aayog, Cabinet Secretary and other senior officials of Government of India.
The Prime Minister took stock of the situation in various parts of the country and the preparedness of various States.
The Prime Minister directed that we must reiterate the need to observe personal hygiene and social discipline in public places.
Had an extensive meeting to review the COVID-19 situation across the nation. Took stock of the ongoing efforts to contain the infection. Priority is close monitoring and guiding the containment works in regions where the infection rate is high. https://t.co/iOLuK2IJF6
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 11, 2020
The awareness about Covid should be disseminated widely and a continuous emphasis on preventing spread of the infection should be laid.
He said that there is no room for any complacency in this regard.
Modi appreciated the concerted efforts of the Centre, State and local authorities in containing the pandemic situation in Delhi.
He further directed that similar approach should be adopted with other State Governments in containing the Covid-19 pandemic in entire NCR area.
The successful example of surveillance and home based care through ‘Dhanvantri Rath’ in Ahmedabad was highlighted and it was directed that it may be emulated in other places.
The Prime Minister also directed that real time national level monitoring and guidance should be provided to all affected States and places with high test positivity rate.
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