New Delhi: Amid the rising COVID cases in China, Japan, US, and Brazil among other countries, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday chaired a meeting with senior officials and experts to review the Covid-19 situation in India.
The Union Health Minister took to Twitter and added “In view of rising cases of COVID-19 in some countries, reviewed the situation with experts and officials today. COVID is not over yet.”
He further added “I have directed all concerned to be alert and strengthen surveillance. We are prepared to manage any situation.”
Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Bharati Pravin Pawar said the meeting has been convened to discuss the situation of Covid-19 in other countries and what needs to be done for India.
Meanwhile, in Maharashtra today, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said that to monitor the Covid situation in the state, the state government will form a committee/ task force in coordination with the Centre.
Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, NITI Aayog after the Union Health Minister’s meeting on COVID added that “Use a mask if you are in a crowded space, indoors or outdoors. This is all the more important for people with comorbidities or are of higher age.”
Talking about air travel amid the rising cases of COVID in other countries, he said that “There is no change with regard to aviation as of now.”
(With Agency Inputs)
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