Focus must be on local containment, says PM Modi in COVID19 review meeting with CMs
Rs 23,000 crores package allocated by the Centre to states has been utilized well with many states strengthening their health infrastructure
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a virtual meeting with chief ministers to review the COVID19 situation in their respective states.
PM Modi, during the meeting with states over COVID situation, said, "Compared to previous variants Omicron is rapidly spreading...it's more transmissible. Our health experts are assessing the situation. It's clear that we have to stay alert, but also ensure to avoid panic."
Rs 23,000 crores package allocated by the Centre to states has been utilized well with many states strengthening their health infrastructure. Center ad states need to follow this pre-emptive, collective, and proactive approach this time too.
"Vaccines are the best bet to fight coronavirus,' PM Modi said.
After the meeting, in his address televised address, he directed the governments to safeguard the economy and livelihood of common people while framing Covid strategies.
"It is very important to safeguard the economy and livelihood of common people while framing Covid strategies. The focus must be on local containment," PM Modi said.
