PM reviews COVID-19 situation, stresses states should not let vaccination speed go down
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Last Updated: May 06, 2021, 04:12 PM IST
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During the review, the prime minister also stressed the need to sensitise states so that the speed of vaccination against COVID-19 doesn't come down and was briefed that around 31 per cent of the eligible population over the age of 45 has been given at least one dose, according to a statement issued by the Prima Minister's Office.
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Modi was also briefed about the ramping up of healthcare infrastructure by the states.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a comprehensive review of the public health response to COVID-19 where he said states should be given help and guidance for ramping up healthcare infrastructure, while the need for ensuring holistic containment measures was also discussed.