Centre Writes To 5 States Over Spike In Covid-19 Cases

Surge in Covid-19 cases!

The Covid-19 cases are returning, and India is again witnessing an increment in its daily tally. The Centre has written to five states with higher contributions to the country`s Covid-19 caseload and a higher positivity rate.

According to the statement given by Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary, on Tuesday said, "These are few states which are reporting a higher contribution to India`s caseload and a higher positivity rate. The Centre advised all states and UTs to follow a risk assessment based approach on the opening of economic and social activities without losing the gains made so far in the fight against the pandemic," said the Union Health Secretary, in the letter.

Further said, "It is essential that state must maintain a strict watch and take preemptive action if required in any areas of concern to control any emerging spread of the infection," 

These five states include Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Mizoram, Maharashtra, and Delhi. The Union Health Ministry has advised all states to continue monitoring the spread of infection and undertake the required steps for prompt and effective management of Covid-19.

As per the information, it also said, It has advised the states to continue the five-fold strategy of "test-track-treat-vaccination and adherence to Covid-appropriate behavior", with particular emphasis on wearing masks in crowded places.

India has witnessed a deadly scenario during the Covid pandemic. To control the spread few states including Uttar Pradesh and Haryana have mandated the use of face masks in the respective states.