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Rise In COVID-19 Cases In Maharashtra, Kerala Matter Of Serious Concern: PM Modi
PM Modi during the review meet with CMs of six states (Pic Via Twitter)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (16 July) said that the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra and Kerala is a matter of concern and asked the states to take 'proactive measures' to curb the spread of the Coronavirus.
During the interaction, PM Modi reviewed the Covid-19 situation with CMs of Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha.
Noting that experts are of the opinion that due to continuously increasing cases for a long time, the possibility of mutation of the coronavirus as well as the risk of new variants increases, PM Modi said that it was therefore necessary to take effective steps against Coronavirus to prevent the third wave.
PM Modi said that special priority should be given to the districts that are reporting high Covid-19 positivity rate.
