Amid Covid Spike, Mask Mandate Back In Haryana, Kerala And Puducherry

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya earlier this week held a review meeting and advised states to stay alert and review the preparedness for COVID-19.

With most parts of the country witnessing a significant rise in COVID-19 cases over the last few days, several states have made masks mandatory again.

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya earlier this week held a review meeting and advised states to stay alert and review the preparedness for COVID-19.

Mr Mandaviya also urged the state health ministers to conduct mock drills at all hospital infrastructure on April 10 and 11.

Along with enhancing genome sequencing, he also emphasised on creating awareness about following Covid-appropriate behaviour.