The Center advised states and Union Territories to raise the proportion of RT-PCR tests as well as booster dose coverage, especially for the vulnerable population category, as India reported over 1,800 new Covid cases for the second day in a row, bringing the active caseload to over 10,000.
Rajesh Bhushan, the union health secretary, requested that states and UTs conduct mock drills at all healthcare facilities on April 10 and 11, in order to ensure that the hospital infrastructure—including oxygen cylinders, PSA plants, ventilators, logistics, and human resources—is operationally ready.
“The Union Health Secretary stressed on ramping of testing with higher proportion of RT-PCR, and whole genome sequencing of positive samples. He also stressed on the need to increase administration of precaution dose among people, especially for the vulnerable population group,” a government statement said.
Bhushan in a meeting said irrespective new covid-19 variants, “Test-Track-Treat-Vaccinate” and adherence to Covid appropriate behaviour continue to remain the tested strategy for Covid management.
“States were also urged to ensure availability of sufficient designated beds and health workers across the states, enhance community awareness regarding disease and vaccination and regularly update Covid-19 data in Covid India Portal,” the statement further said.
The recent increase in coronavirus cases in the nation is thought to be caused by the Covid variant XBB.1.16. According to PTI, who cited INSACOG statistics, a total of 610 cases have been discovered thus far across 11 states and UTs.
With 164 cases each, Maharashtra and Gujarat have the highest number of Covid cases linked to this variation, followed by 93 cases in Telangana and 86 cases in Karnataka.
India recorded 1,805 additional cases of Covid, and after 134 days, the number of active cases has surpassed 10,000, according to data from the Health Ministry updated on Monday.
A comprehensive presentation on the global Covid-19 situation, including the increasing cases in India, was made during the meeting with states. In Indian, the average daily cases increased from 313 in the week ending March 3, 2023, to 966 in the week ending March 23. At the same period, the weekly positive rate increased to 1.08 percent.
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