Updated Feb 24, 2021 | 13:29 IST
Any laxity in implementing stringent measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, especially in view of the new strain of virus observed in certain countries, could compound the situation , said Centre. Representational Image
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The teams will work closely with administration and ascertain reasons for recent surge in the number of COVID-19 cases
The Health Ministry has deputed high level multi-disciplinary teams in Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
New Delhi: The Centre today reminded States and Union Territories that any laxity in implementing stringent measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, especially in view of the new strain of virus observed in certain countries, could compound the situation .
Maharashtra sees record spike of over 8,800 new Covid-19 cases, total tally crosses 21.21 lakh
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Maharashtra registered 8,807 new coronavirus cases and 80 deaths in a span of 24 hours. The numbers are significantly higher compared to Tuesday when the state had recorded 6,218 new infections.
The state Health Department said the total count of cases reported in the state has gone up to 21,21,119, including 59,358 active cases.
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The state saw 2,772 recoveries in the last 24 hours and the total number of recoveries has gone up to 20,08,623. The death toll stands at 51,937.
SRINAGAR: The Government on Wednesday informed that 74 new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), 20from Jammu division and 54 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 126093.
The three-member multidisciplinary teams will be sent to Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir for requisite COVID-19 control measures to break the chain of transmission.
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has deputed high-level multi-disciplinary teams to Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir for supporting them in public health measures for targeted COVID response and management.