India on Monday reported 2,541 new COVID-19 cases, registering a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the country, according to the updated data from the Union Health Ministry. Additionally, as per the Health Ministry data, the active cases in the country rose to 16,522 and the daily positivity rate stands at 0.84% today.
Meanwhile, given the sudden increase in covid-19 case In the last two weeks in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting with chief ministers through video conferencing on April 27 to assess the situation.
Other than this Prime minister And senior officials of the Prime Minister’s Office, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and officials of their respective ministries are likely to attend the meeting.
According to sources, Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan will make a presentation on the current status of COVID, the extent of vaccination, especially the booster drive and the trajectory of cases in some states.
Additionally, with many festivals approaching, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to remain vigilant about the coronavirus and continue to follow COVID-appropriate behavior such as wearing masks and washing hands.
In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi said Eid, Akshaya Tritiya, birth anniversary of Lord Parashuram and Vaishakh Buddha Purnima would be celebrated in the coming days.
“All these festivals are festivals of restraint, purity, charity and harmony. Greetings in advance to all of you on the occasion of these festivals. Celebrate these festivals with great gaiety and harmony,” Modi said.
The Prime Minister stressed, “Amidst all this, you also have to be careful about the corona (virus). Wearing a mask, washing hands at regular intervals, follow whatever measures are necessary for prevention.”
(with inputs from agencies)