Modi reviewed with Amit Shah and Harshavardhan on Covid- 19 situation in the country

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the situation in the States and Union Territories on Covid- 19 on Saturday with the senior Ministers and officials. The Government in a press note said that Modi reviewed the Covid- 19 situation in the country with Home Minister Amit Shah, Health Minister Harshavardhan and Principal Secretary to PM among others was present in the meeting.

According to the Health Ministry sources India has recorded the highest single-day jump of 11,458 fresh Covid- 19 cases, taking the total to 3, 08,993, the latest data from the Health Ministry shows. India has the fourth-highest number of Covid- 19 cases among 10 nations worst-hit by Covid- 19.

A senior member of the government think-tank NITI Aayog gave a presentation on where the pandemic is likely heading in the medium term, the government said in the statement. Vinod Paul, NITI Aayog member and convener of the Empowered Group of Medical Emergency Management Plan, in his presentation said out of the total cases, two-thirds are in five states with an overwhelming proportion of cases in big cities.

PM Modi took note of the recommendations of the empowered group on city- and district-wise requirements of hospital and isolation beds, and asked Health Ministry officials to make emergency plans in consultation with the states and Union Territories. Modi asked the Health Ministry to ensure proper preparation as monsoon is approaching.

The Covid-19 situation in Delhi was discussed and projections for two months were analysed. PM Modi suggested that Shah and Harsh Vardhan should call an emergency meeting with the Delhi Lieutenant Governor, Chief Minister Aravind Kejriwal, senior bureaucrats and municipal corporation leaders to make a comprehensive plan to fight Covid-19 in the national capital, where cases have been rising.

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