Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan, in a letter, has pulled up five states – Delhi, Haryana, Kerala, Maharashtra and Mizoram – for reporting higher number of Covid cases over the past few days, even as cases are on the decline in other parts of the country.
“Given that the States/UTs have been undertaking various measures to reopen economic and social activities, there is a need for continuous follow-up of a risk assessment-based approach for management of Covid-19,” Bhushan said in the letter, adding that “laxity at any level could nullify the gains in pandemic management so far”.
In the letter, the states have been advised to continue monitoring spread of infection and undertake required steps for prompt and effective management of Covid-19. It stated that regular monitoring and follow-up action in emerging areas of concern is crucial.
“The five-fold strategy – Test-Track-Treat-Vaccination and Adherence to Covid-Appropriate Behaviour – should be followed with continued focus on monitoring clusters of new Covid-19 cases and required containment efforts for curbing the spread of infection,” it said.
