New Delhi: Amidst a surge in coronavirus cases in Punjab and Chandigarh, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the status of Covid-19, and public health measures taken for surveillance, containment and management by local health authorities.
Punjab has reported nearly 21 per cent week-on-week increase in new cases and around an average of 2,740 daily cases in the last seven days. During the same time period, the state has also seen a 30 per cent week-on-week increase in new deaths, reporting about 53 average daily deaths.
Chandigarh also followed similar pattern in the last week. The Union Territory has reported nearly 27 per cent week-on-week increase in new cases and 180 per cent week-on-week increase in new daily deaths. An average of about 257 daily cases and 14 daily deaths have been reported during the last week.
In wake of the situation, the Union Health Secretary chaired the meeting along with NITI Aayog’s Member, Health, Dr V.K. Paul, the state’s Principal Secretary (Health), the Mission Director, NHM, the State Surveillance Officer of Punjab and Chandigarh and all District Collectors, District Magistrates, and Municipal Commissioners.
Through a detailed presentation, a granular analysis of the highly-affected districts in Punjab and the UT, along with some key statistics was presented.
