The rising cases of COVID-19 in some states prompted the Health Minister to chair a high-level meeting to review the COVID-19 situation in India.

The health minister called on all states to enhance vigilance, maintain adequate supplies, and conduct regular mock drills.

India witnessed a steep rise in COVID cases, from 115 to 614 in two weeks.

Most cases ( 92.8%) remain mild, with no substantial increase in hospitalizations.

Certain states like Kerala, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Karnataka show heightened daily positivity rates.

A case of 𝐉𝐍.𝟏 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃𝟏𝟗 has been detected in Kerala and is under scrutiny, with no immediate concern.

Urgent directives have been issued to all states to remain prepared against new and emerging strains of the COVID-19 virus.

Emphasizing the need for collective efforts between the Centre and the states, he urged the states to ramp up testing and surveillance.