Amid uptick in COVID cases, PM Modi to hold virtual meeting with CMs on April 27

April 24, 2022

Amid a sudden surge in coronavirus cases in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold a virtual meeting with chief ministers on the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the country on Wednesday.
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan will make a presentation on the matter, official sources said on Saturday, PTI reported.
India on Saturday logged 2,527 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the country’s cumulative caseload to 4,30,54,952 while active cases have increased to 15,079. The death toll has increased to 5,22,149 with 33 fatalities on Saturday.
India has been witnessing a spike in the number of coronavirus cases, triggering fears of a possible fourth wave of the pandemic. Several states, including Punjab, Delhi, and Haryana that recently dropped the mask mandate have once again made it compulsory for people to wear a face mask in public places.