New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday at a review meeting on Covid-19 situation in the country reiterated the need to observe personal hygiene and social discipline in public places. The PM said that awareness about Covid-19 should be disseminated widely and a continuous emphasis should be laid on preventing spread of the infection.
PM Modi took stock of the situation in various parts of the country and the preparedness of various states and said that there is no room for any complacency in regard to disseminating information about Covid-19.
The Prime Minister appreciated concerted efforts of the Centre, State and local authorities in containing the pandemic situation. He further directed that similar approach should be adopted with other state governments in containing the Covid-19 pandemic.
PM Modi also directed that real time national level monitoring and guidance should be provided to all affected States and places with high test positivity rate.
The meeting among others was attended by Union home minister Amit Shah, Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, NITI Aayog members, cabinet secretary and other senior bureaucrats.