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.
According to the World Health Organisation, the highest proportional increase of new Covid cases was observed in India, in the Southeast Asia Region from February 27 to March 26, 2023.
A nationwide mock drill is also being planned for April 10-11 wherein health facilities from all districts are expected to participate. Details of the mock drill will be communicated in the meeting today