The Centre said on Tuesday that the coronavirus situation in India is “deteriorating” and is a major source of concern, particularly in some states. The central government emphasized that the entire country is in danger and that no one should be complacent.
“The Covid-19 situation is deteriorating.” It has been extremely hot in recent weeks, particularly in some states. it is a huge cause for worry. No state, no part of the country should be complacent.”, Stated VK Paul, an NITI Aayog member (Health),”
Maharashtra has eight of the top ten Covid-19 high-burden districts in the country, and Delhi, taken as a whole, is also on the list. Pune (59,475), Mumbai (46,248), Nagpur (45,322), Thane (35,264), Nashik (26,553), Aurangabad (21,282), Bengaluru Urban (16,259), Nanded (15,171), Delhi (8,032), and Ahmednagar are the ten districts with the most active Covid-19 cases (7,952)., said Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan
“We are in the midst of a more severe and intense situation, particularly in some districts. However, because the entire country is potentially at risk, all efforts should be made to contain and save lives “According to Rajesh Bhushan.
In Maharashtra, the daily increase in Covid-19 cases has increased from 5,493 on February 17 to 34,456 on March 24. The average number of deaths per day has also risen from 32 on February 10 to 118 on March 24. This means that basic public health response activities are not being carried out, according to Bhushan.
“In addition, we spoke with 47 districts. We asked them to increase the number of tests, with a particular emphasis on RT-PCR tests. Rapid antigen tests must be used for screening, and in densely populated areas where cases are reported in clusters, they must be used “He stated.
The states have also been asked to enforce Covid-appropriate behavior, according to Bhushan, who also stated that in districts where there has been a surge in cases, “saturation coverage” of vaccination for age-specific priority groups is required. “People are not being properly isolated in the majority of states.” Within three days, their close contacts must be tracked down.
A total of 6,11,13,354 Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered till Tuesday 10 am. Delhi came second with 43.11 per cent vaccinations in private facilities, he said.
