COVID-19 Surge in India: In view of the increase in the cases of Kovid-19 in India, the Central Government on Friday (April 21) issued orders from eight States and Union Territories – Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and Rajasthan to strengthen the Corona Virus Asked to do. Monitoring in all districts Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written a letter to the Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary and Secretary (Health) of eight states and union territories in this regard.
The Union Health Secretary said that India is witnessing a steady increase in COVID-19 cases since March 2023, with 10,262 cases reported in the week ending 20 April 2023. per cent positivity was recorded in the week ending April 19, as against 4.7 per cent positivity recorded in the previous week. This is a cause for concern. He said that while the rate of hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19 remains low, states/districts with high number of cases may indicate possible local spread of the infection, thus focusing on these states/districts Need to take a closer look. cases and/or high-test positivity rates) and requisite public health measures need to be put in place to contain and control such an increase in the early stages.
Bhushan advised the states to follow a five-fold strategy for containment of the pandemic, ie Test-Track-Treat-Vaccination and follow COVID appropriate behaviour. It is important for the State Health Department to take prompt and effective public health measures with prime focus on the following aspects. Union Health Secretary told all these eight states Follow these guidelines:
the pandemic is not over yet
He further said that the pandemic is not over yet, and we must be vigilant against laxity at any level, which may undo the gains made in pandemic management so far. It is also important to ensure timely and regular updation of data to aid in accurate monitoring of the situation. It is necessary that the State should keep a close watch and if necessary take pre-emptive action to control the spread of infection in any area. Regular monitoring and follow-up are important.
Indian COVID Cases
India has registered 11,692 new coronavirus infections while active cases have risen to 66,170, the Union Health Ministry informed on Friday (April 21). The death toll has risen to 5,31,258 with 28 deaths, including nine by Kerala. 4.48 crore (4,48,69,684) cases of Covid have been reported today. The ministry said that active cases now comprise 0.15 per cent of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.67 per cent. The number of people who recovered from the disease increased to 4,42,72,256, while the fatality rate was recorded at 1.18 percent.
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