Centre To Conduct Nationwide Covid Mock Drill Today As Active Cases Breach 4000-Mark
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The upcoming drill will evaluate preparedness in critical areas such as isolation wards, oxygen supply, ventilator availability, and essential medicines.
In response to a recent uptick in Covid-19 infections, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will conduct a nationwide facility-level mock drill on June 5 to assess hospital readiness across the country, official sources confirmed.
The exercise comes as India reported an increase of 276 active Covid cases on Wednesday, bringing the total number of active cases to 4,302, according to data released by the Ministry. Seven deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, with Maharashtra accounting for four, and Tamil Nadu, Delhi, and Gujarat reporting one fatality each. The cumulative death toll now stands at 44.
The upcoming drill will evaluate preparedness in critical areas such as isolation wards, oxygen supply, ventilator availability, and essential medicines. It aims to ensure that hospitals are equipped to respond effectively in the event of another surge in cases.
The decision to conduct the drill follows a series of technical review meetings chaired this week by Director General of Health Services (DGHS), Dr. Sunita Sharma, amid growing concern over the rise in infections.
States have been instructed to ensure the availability and functionality of vital medical infrastructure. As part of these preparations, a preliminary mock drill was held on June 2, specifically assessing oxygen supply systems including Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) plants, Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) tanks, and Medical Gas Pipeline Systems (MGPS).
The June 5 mock drill is part of a broader strategy to proactively reinforce the country's Covid response mechanism and maintain robust healthcare readiness across all states and union territories.
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June 05, 2025, 07:20 IST
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