Due to the recent increase in coronavirus infections, Prime Minister Modi advised older folks and people with co-morbidities to enter busy locations while wearing masks.
On March 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over a high-level conference to examine the COVID-19 situation in India at the time. He asked officials to wear masks and take other necessary steps to stop the illness from spreading during the conference.
The Prime Minister also underlined the necessity to intensify genome sequencing work in order to find and track emerging viral variations.
Modi directed officials to “enhance whole genome sequencing of positive samples with the designated INSACOG Genome Sequencing Laboratories”, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a release, adding that the measure is aimed to “support the tracking of newer variants, if any,” and ensure “timely response”.
The review conference, which Modi will preside over, was convened in response to an increase in the nation’s daily COVID-19 count. The authorities who briefed the prime minister said that in the week ending March 22, 888 instances on average each day were registered, with a positive rate of 0.98 percent.
According to the officials, 1.08 lakh instances per day on average were registered around the globe during the same period.
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In addition, he stressed that “wearing of masks is advised when senior citizens and those with co-morbidities visit crowded areas,” according to the PMO. Modi “emphasised Covid-appropriate behaviour including mask wear in hospital premises by both patients, health professionals, and health workers,” they added.
Together with the coronavirus infections, the nation has also seen an increase in influenza cases and other respiratory ailments. On March 19, there were 400 H3N2 influenza cases reported countrywide.
After informed of the influenza crisis, Modi gave authorities orders to follow up with the states to discuss efficient testing and surveillance for influenza and adenovirus infections.
According to a PMO announcement, “The prime minister emphasised the need to ensure that the necessary medications and logistics for COVID-19 and influenza are available across all medical institutions, along with the availability of enough beds and health personnel.
At the discussion, Modi emphasised that the COVID-19 epidemic is “far from ended” and that it is necessary to “regularly” assess the situation across the nation. To make sure that the nation’s hospitals are “ready for any exigencies,” he added, mock drills should be held often.
