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COVID-19 and Influenza Nation

STRONG SYSTEMS OF BEDS, MEDICINES,

AND HUMAN RESOURCES IN HOSPITALS

The government has taken the country's increasing COVID-19 and influenza cases
seriously and has resumed necessary preparations. In a single day, the number
of new cases surpassed 3,000. Given the gravity of the situation, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi convened a meeting of the concerned ministries and departments
to review the preparations. According to reports, the COVID-19 pandemic is
not over and that regular surveillance is required. PM Modi has directed that
precautions and preparations be taken at all levels, with a focus on test-track-
treat-vaccination and appropriate behavioural strategies.

n response to the rising number of COVID-19 Following the meeting, it was decided to review the
Iinfections, the government has increased patients' vaccination status as well as their hospital
surveillance in several states across the country. On facilities and make whatever required arrangements.
March 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided PM Modi has advised people with serious illnesses to
over a meeting with senior officials in this regard. wear masks when entering crowded places. Patients
suffering from influenza and other serious acute
respiratory diseases should be monitored closely.
Facts related to COVID-19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that hospitals
should ensure adequate beds, doctors, health workers,

n In the last 24 hours, 6,553 doses were administered. and other human resources.
The meeting decided that mock drills for health-
n In the last 24 hours, there have been 3,095 new cases.
related preparedness should be held on a regular basis

n The active case rate per day is 2.61 percent.
in hospitals. In addition, the health infrastructure,
n There are 15,208 active patients.
logistical readiness, and vaccination campaign
n 1,390 people have been cured in
were reviewed. Rajesh Bhushan, Union Secretary for
the last 24 hours. Health and Family Welfare, gave a comprehensive
presentation at the meeting on the global status of
n The current recovery rate is 98.78 percent.
n So far, 4,41,69,711 people have been cured. COVID-19 and the rising cases in India. The Prime
n 1,18,694 people were tested for COVID in the Minister was informed that there was a slight increase
last 24 hours. in new COVID-19 cases in the country during the week
ending March 22. Not only that, but the situation with
n So far, 92.15 crore tests have been performed.
H1N1 and H3N2 influenza in the last few months was
220.65 crores also discussed. Prime Minister Modi directed officials
to increase genome sequencing in order to identify
COVID-19 doses have been administered.
any new variants quickly and easily.
Note: Data till March 31, 2023
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