RT-PCR test mandatory for ministers before meeting PM amid Covid surge: Sources
An RT-PCR test has been made compulsory for ministers meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as active Covid-19 cases in the country crossed the 7,000 mark today, sources told India Today TV.Around 70 BJP functionaries from Delhi -- including the Delhi Chief Minister, all seven MPs, and MLAs -- who are scheduled to meet Prime Minister Modi at his residence this evening, will undergo an RT-PCR test, sources revealed.advertisementFollowing the BJP's victory in the Delhi Assembly polls, PM Modi has invited all state party leaders for dinner at 7:30 pm.
According to the official statement released by the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday, the country has witnessed 306 fresh cases and six deaths in the past 24 hours.While three deaths have been recorded in Kerala, Maharashtra (1) and Karnataka (2) are the only states to have reported the remaining deaths during the same period.Kerala has seen the highest single-day jump, reporting 170 fresh cases. Meanwhile, Gujarat has recorded 114 new infections and 1,223 active cases, followed by Karnataka, which has logged 100 new cases, as per the data.Delhi recorded 66 fresh cases in the last 24 hours and the city's total caseload reached 757, the Health Ministry said.advertisementThe overall picture is no different, with Kerala leading the tally as its total active cases crossed the 2,000 mark, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi.Amid a rise in Covid cases, the Centre has launched mock drills across the nation to assess hospital preparedness. It has further directed states to ensure an adequate supply of oxygen, isolation beds, ventilators, and essential drugs.However, officials maintain that most cases are mild in nature.Must Watch
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