COVID: India's PM Modi assesses situation as cases surge The high-level meeting comes at a time when India is struggling with surging COVID-19 cases and lack of availability of hospital beds, oxygen and anti-viral drugs like remdesivir. Modi insisted on early testing and tracking to prevent mortality from COVID-19 Modi reviewed the government response to COVID-19 and discussed ramping up availability of hospital beds, oxygen supply and anti-viral drugs like remdesivir. He insisted on early testing and tracking to reduce mortality. Modi asked state governments to source medical oxygen from industrial plants, amid shortage of supply across the country. He said the central government will supply 17,092 MT of medical oxygen to states recording a surge in cases.