P.M. Narendra Modi addressed Chief Ministers amidst concerns of second wave of corona virus
Today with India recording 28,903 fresh cases of corona infection, the highest jump seen since December 11 (30,254), Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Chief Ministers on tackling the second wave. P.M. Modi today said it imperative to stay cautious amidst the "emerging second peak" of Covid with focus on creating containment zones, increased testing and ensuring masks and maintaining social distancing.
Most cases so fas has been reported from Maharashtra (17,864), Kerala (1,970), Punjab (1,463), Karnataka (1,135) and Gujarat (954). "If we don't stop this pandemic right now, then there could be a nationwide outbreak. We have to immediately stop the emerging second peak and take big and decisive steps," PM Modi told the Chief Ministers. He further added, "The self-confidence that we gained in our corona fight should not turn into overconfidence. Our success should not be the reason for carelessness,".
The P.M. focussed on taking care without creating a state of panic among people and ensuring proper testing and tracking of the infection.
The Prime Minister emphasised that tier 2 and 3 towns, which were relatively better during the first wave, were getting affected this time and once the virus reached the rural parts, it would completely shake the healthcare system of the country, he said.
PM Modi also cautioned against vaccine wastage in some states. "This is something that must not happen and needs urgent attention," he said.
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