“There are some states reporting a higher number of cases indicating a imaginable localized spread of infection,” Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said in a letter to the states.
The Center urged those states to monitor the situation of Covid cases at the micro point and concentrate on implementing mandatory measures for immediate and effective control of the disease, duly ensuring effective compliance with the notices issued by the Ministry of Health.
In recent weeks, a backlog of cases has been observed particularly in some parts of the country with a total of 2082 cases reported in the week ending March 8 and the figure rose to 3264 cases in the week ending March 15.
“There is a need to stick to a risk-based method to protect it and involve infection, without squandering the gains made in fighting the pandemic,” Bhushan wrote.
The government has focused on tracking new and emerging clusters of new cases of COVID-19, influenza-like illness (ILI), and severe acute respiratory infection (AIRS) across gyms or through compromised fever clinics for early warning. Signs of spread of infections.
It also focused on genomic sequencing for prescribed samples from foreign passengers, collection of samples from sentinel sites (identified fitness facilities) and local case clusters, proactive advocacy to develop preventive dose management for all eligible beneficiaries, and adherence to appropriate Covid habit especially in confined and crowded spaces.
“It is imperative that the state maintain strict vigilance and take preventive measures if they are mandatory in all spaces of fear of the emerging spread of infection,” Bhushan said.
He said Maharashtra reported an increase in weekly instances from 355 in the week ending March 8 to 668 in the week ending March 15. In addition, the state reported a positivity rate of 1. 92% in the week ending March 15, which is higher than India’s positivity rate of 0. 61% in the same period.
Gujarat reported an increase in weekly instances from 105 in the week ending March 8 to 279 in the week ending March 15, the letter said. In addition, the state reported a positivity rate of 1. 11% in the week ending March 15.
Telangana reported an increase in the number of weekly cases, from 132 in the week ending March 8 to 267 in the week ending March 15. In addition, the state reported a positivity rate of 0. 31% in the week ending March 15.
According to the letter, Tamil Nadu reported an increase in weekly instances from 170 in the week ending March 8 to 258 in the week ending March 15. In addition, the state reported a positivity rate of 1. 99% in the week ending March 15.
Kerala reported an increase in weekly instances from 434 to 579 the period. In addition, the state reported a positivity rate of 2. 64% the week ending March 15.
Karnataka reported an increase in weekly instances from 493 to 604 during the period. The state reported a positivity rate of 2. 77% in the week ending March 15.
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