Coronavirus situation in Maharashtra is very concerning and the trend is worrisome, said the union health ministry on Thursday, adding that the reduced testing, tracing and inappropriate behaviour has led to the surge in infections. Maharashtra has shown a worrisome trend, the mutant strain has not been found incriminating in this surge in cases. It is just related to reduced testing, tracking and tracing and Covid inappropriate behaviour and large congregations, ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said at a briefing. We are very worried about Maharashtra. This is a serious matter. This has two lessons- don t take the virus for granted and if we have to remain Covid free, then, we need to follow Covid appropriate behaviour, said Dr V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog.
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NEW DELHI: Expressing concern over the rise in active Covid-19 cases in a few states, including Maharashtra, the Centre on Thursday advised people to be careful and watchful and not lower guard as the pandemic is not yet over.
At a press conference, NITI Aayog member (Health) V K Paul termed the coronavirus situation, especially in Maharashtra, worrisome .
He referred to the lockdown imposed in Nagpur from March 15 to 21 to say, We are reaching a situation where these approaches (to tackle the spread of Covid-19) are being brought back. We are very worried about the rise in cases in Maharashtra. Don t take this virus for granted. It can come up unexpectedly. If we have to remain free of this virus, Covid-appropriate behaviour, containment strategy as well as vaccination has to be brought in, Paul said.
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