In meeting with CMs, PM Modi discusses ways to check virus spread
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday discussed with chief ministers of various states different ways to check the spread of the coronavirus that has already claimed four lives in the country. The meeting was held via video link and started at 4 pm.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (March 20) discussed with chief ministers of various states different ways to check the spread of the coronavirus that has already claimed four lives in the country.
The meeting was held via video link and started at 4 pm. Among those present in the meeting were Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and top health ministry officials, besides chief ministers Amarinder Singh (Punjab), Uddhav Thackeray (Maharashtra), and Yogi Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh).
Sources in the government said besides discussing ways to check the spread of the virus, issues such as capacity building of the states and extending training to local health officials could also come for discussion.
The prime minister has been pitching for involvement of people and local authorities to check the spread of the virus. In his address to the nation on Thursday, Modi highlighted the scale of coronavirus’ impact and noted that there is a view that India has averted the crisis and all is well.
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“This mindset is not correct. Complacency in respect of a global pandemic like coronavirus is not appropriate. It is essential that each and every Indian remains alert and cautious,” he said.
Studies of the countries hit by the pandemic have revealed that it exploded after a few days, and the number of people infected by it grew at a very rapid pace, he pointed out.
So far, 206 positive cases have been reported in the country, besides four deaths.
(With inputs from agencies)
