PM Modi to chair important meeting today on COVID-19 situation at 11.30 am
In the past 24 hours, India clocked a whopping 2,73,810 new coronavirus cases, while 1619 people succumbed to the infection, according to the data provided by the health ministry.
FollowAmid rising cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting at today at 11:30 am. The Covid-19 surged continued on Monday with India recording 2,73,810 new coronavirus cases and 1,619 deaths in 24 hours.
The active cases in India stand at 19,29,329. The total number of cases stands at 150,61,919. So far, 129,53,821 people have recovered from the virus in India.
It has also been attributed to the laxity in following protocols after the government relaxed the Covid-19 induced restrictions enforced after the first wave last year.
Maharashtra has declared six states — Goa, Kerala, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Gujarat— as sensitive origins. Those travelling from here will need to carry a negative RT PCR report. They will be stamped and have to go under home quarantine for 15 days. A fine of Rs 1,000 will be imposed in case of a violation.
