Covid-19 cases in India hit a seven-month high with 619 fresh infections and three deaths reported in the past 24 hours. Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a review meeting on the situation and called for mock drills once in every three months.
Ahead of the festive season, several states including Kerala, Karnataka and Uttarakhand were put on alert over COVID-19 scare. In some states people, specially with co-morbidities and over 60 years of age were urged to strictly avoid visiting closed spaces. Check state-wise advisories here:
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Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya led a high-level meeting to address the increasing COVID-19 cases in five states, emphasizing the need for preparedness and stating that the Union Health Ministry is available for support.