Poll Body Meets Top Medical Chiefs To Review Covid Situation In 5 States: Report
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As per sources, a complete review of the prevailing COVID-19 situation was done during the meeting.
Ahead of Assembly polls to five states, the meeting of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and top officials of the health ministry on Thursday to review the COVID-19 situation was attended by AIIMS Director Dr. Randeep Guleria and ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava, informed official sources.
The Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan was also present at the meeting.
As per sources, a complete review of the prevailing COVID-19 situation was done during the meeting. The inputs of medical experts were taken on ensuring the safety measures during elections.
It was also discussed that complete vaccination among voters and staff should be mandated, sources said.
