The cases of corona virus are continuously increasing in the country. According to data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 300 new active cases of corona infection were reported in Kerala on December 20. Three people have died, taking the total number of active cases of Covid-19 in the country to 2,669. Amid growing concerns over the emergence of new strains of the corona virus, a Kerala health expert on Wednesday said that Covid is like any other infectious disease, which cannot be completely eradicated. He said that the strike rate of this disease has reduced.
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Death due to Corona has decreased – Dr. Shrijit N Kumar
The health expert said that even though Corona cannot be completely eradicated, but the outbreak of the disease has been reduced. At the same time, the mortality rate, i.e. the number of people who die from this disease, is not as high as it used to be. Dr. Srijit N Kumar told ANI that now corona infection is like other influenza or other common cold. Meanwhile, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday reviewed the Covid-19 situation in India and the preparedness of the public health system for surveillance, control and management of Covid-19. chaired a high-level meeting for The review meeting was held in view of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in several states.
Appeal to states to be cautious
During the meeting, Mansukh Mandaviya emphasized the importance of being alert and prepared against new and emerging variants of the coronavirus. “It is important to be alert and prepared against new and emerging strains of the COVID-19 virus,” he said. The Union Health Minister urged all states to be vigilant, increase surveillance and ensure adequate stock of medicines, oxygen cylinders, ventilators. and vaccines. Appealed. Reiterating the need for joint efforts between the Center and states to ensure efficient management of Covid-19, Mansukh Mandaviya said, “Let us conduct mock drills once in three months at both the Center and State levels and adopt best practices.” “
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