Centre asks Delhi, four other states to take effective measures over surge in Covid cases

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written to the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Maharastra, and Mizoram on increasing COVID cases and positivity rate.

The Health Secretary advised them to continue monitoring spread of infection and undertake the required steps for prompt and effective management of COVID. He said it is essential that a strict watch is maintained and pre-emptive action taken to



control any emerging spread of the infection.

The Centre has emphasised on the fivefold strategy of Test-Track-Treat-Vaccination and adherence to COVID appropriate behaviour. It said laxity at any level may nullify the gains in pandemic management so far and called for regular monitoring and prompt follow up action in emerging areas of concern.