As India steps up Covid ‘Shield’... ‘CONCERNED’ PM TAKES A KNOW-HOW

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired high-level meeting in the backdrop of spike in cases in some countries on Thursday to assess the Covid-19 situation in the country, preparedness of health infrastructure and emergence of variants and their public health implications and cautioned against complacency. Advising strict vigil, he said Covid not over yet and directed officials to strengthen the ongoing surveillance measures, especially at the international airports. The nasal vaccine has got a go-ahead in meeting as India is stepping up the vaccination drive. He advised states to audit COVIDspecific facilities to ensure the operational readiness of hospital infrastructure, including oxygen cylinders, PSA plants, ventilators & human resources.