New Delhi : Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Tuesday reviewed the status of the COVID situation through a video conference (VC) with 14 states depicting a surge in cases.
The Central government advised caution and continuous alertness to the states reporting a surge in COVID cases during the past few weeks, and to step up vigil against COVID.
Dr Vinod Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog was also present at the review meeting.
Dr V K Paul advised states that have been reporting a spike in COVID cases to be watchful of the emerging pandemic situation.
“The major action point is to focus on strengthening proactive surveillance as per the Revised Surveillance Strategy issued by Union Health Ministry on 9th June 2022”, he stressed.
“Routine surveillance constitutes the steel frame of our COVID response and management strategy and needs continuous and unstinted attention”, he added.
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