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Proactive measures needed to prevent 3rd wave: PM

He warned that the country had seen a similar trend ahead of the outbreak of the second wave of the pandemic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a meeting to review the covid-19 situation with chief ministers of states with rising number of covid cases, through videoconferencing, in New Delhi, on Friday. (PTI)Premium
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a meeting to review the covid-19 situation with chief ministers of states with rising number of covid cases, through videoconferencing, in New Delhi, on Friday. (PTI)

NEW DELHI : Amid fears of a third wave of the covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed concern over rising coronavirus cases in some states, warning that the country saw similar trends before the start of the second wave.

He virtually interacted with the chief ministers of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Maharashtra and Kerala to discuss covid-related issues, as during the past week, 80% of new cases as well as 84% of covid deaths were reported from these states.

“All of us are at a point where apprehensions of the third wave are continuously expressed. Despite experts giving positive signals, the increasing number of cases in a few states is still worrisome," said Modi.

“Initially, experts believed that states where the second wave originated will see normalization first. However, increasing numbers in Kerala and Maharashtra are a cause for grave worry," the prime minister said.

The prime minister cautioned that similar trends were seen in January-February before the second wave. “That’s why, in the states where cases are rising, we have to take proactive measures to prevent a third wave," said Modi.

The prime minister highlighted the experts’ view that if the cases keep on rising, the chances of mutation of the virus will also increase.

“We need to continue with the strategy of test, track, treat and teeka (vaccination), while putting special focus on micro-containment zones," said Modi, stressing on increased testing in all states.

Union home minister Amit Shah was also present in the meeting. The chief ministers informed the prime minister about the progress of vaccination and steps that are being taken to contain the spread of the virus in their states.

The chief ministers talked about the steps taken to boost medical infrastructure and gave suggestions on dealing with any possible rise in cases in future. They also discussed the post-covid issues being faced by patients and steps being taken to provide assistance in such cases, assuring that they are doing their best to control the surge in infections.

Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan spoke about the need to reinforce covid-appropriate behaviour and containment measures in districts with a high caseload.

“Opening up of these districts should be done in a graded manner," he said.

Modi also mentioned the financial help that is being provided for enhancing medial infrastructure such as intensive care unit (ICU) beds and testing capacity.

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Published: 16 Jul 2021, 02:59 PM IST
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