Focus on testing, tracing, isolation, quarantine: PM tells CMs

April 02, 2020 15:45

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told chief ministers that to check the spread of the novel coronavirus, testing, tracing, isolation and quarantine should remain the focus in the next few weeks. Interacting with them through video conference, he said it is necessary to ensure availability of separate and dedicated hospital facilities for COVID-19 patients. Modi told the chief ministers that it is important to formulate a common exit strategy to ensure the staggered re-emergence of the population once the lockdown ends, an official statement said.

The CMs mentioned their efforts of maintaining social distancing, tracking suspect cases, identifying and quarantining suspect cases arising from the Nizamuddin Markaz case, containing community transmission, boosting of medical infrastructure, and strengthening medical workforce.

The PM also accepted Maharashra CM Uddhav Thackeray's suggestion that religious leaders should be asked to refrain from holding large gatherings.

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