Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan

Govt holds meeting to review Covid readiness of 12 states

Meanwhile, in a high-level review meeting chaired by Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Saturday, 12 states were informed that the country has seen the sharpest rise in weekly Covid cases and fatalities since May 2020 (7.7% and 5.1% respectively).

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Covishield, Covaxin to be available soon: Harsh Vardhan

Interacting with Health ministers of States/UTs to review preparedness and seek their personal leadership in glitch-free dry run of 8 January, Dr Harsh Vardhan urged all State health ministers to personally keep tab on disinformation regarding the approved vaccines