PM Modi chairs high-level meet to review COVID-19 situation as cases surge
New Delhi, April 4 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stressed that awareness of the community and its involvement is paramount to tackle the COVID-19 situation in the country during a high-level meeting amid a surge in cases.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister underlined the need to continue “Jan Bhagidari” and “Jan Andolan” for COVID-19 management. He said that the five-fold strategy of Testing, Tracing, Treatment, Covid-appropriate behaviour and vaccination would be effective in curbing the spread of the virus if implemented with seriousness and commitment, a statement by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.
The PMO also announced that a special campaign for Covid-appropriate behaviour with emphasis on 100% mask usage, personal hygiene and sanitation at public places /workplaces and health facilities will be organised from April 6 to April 14.
A brief presentation on the performance of Covid-19 vaccination drive was also made wherein details of the coverage of vaccination in various groups, performance with respect to other countries and analysis of State’s performance was deliberated upon.
The meeting was attended by principal secretary, cabinet secretary, home secretary, chairperson (Empowered group on Vaccine Administration), secretary health, secretary pharmaceuticals, secretary biotechnology, secretary AYUSH, DG ICMR, principal scientific advisor to the government NITI Aayog representatives besides other officials.
