Modi Government Prepared To Tackle Possible 3rd Wave Of COVID-19: Anurag Thakur

COVID-19 Possible 3rd Wave: "The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is fully ready to tackle a possible third wave of COVID-19. A provision of Rs 23,123 crore has been made to deal with it," Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said.

The Centre is fully ready to tackle a possible third wave of COVID-19 and a provision of Rs 23,123 has been made for this purpose, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said in Shimla today. He said special emphasis is being given to strengthening paediatric care amid apprehension that the third wave may affect children more than others. Mr Thakur, who is on a five-day 'Jan Ashirwaad Yatra' in his home state Himachal Pradesh, was speaking to reporters in Shimla. This is his maiden visit to the state after being sworn-in as a Union Cabinet minister. "The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is fully ready to tackle a possible third wave of COVID-19. A provision of Rs 23,123 crore has been made to deal with it," said Mr Thakur, who is also the Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports.