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GUWAHATI: Assam is prepared to handle the situation if Covid-19 strikes again, said State Health Minister Keshab Mahanta today.
In view of increasing cases of Covid-19 in the country, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a review meeting via video conferencing with the health ministers of all states today. He asked them to stay alert and remain prepared for the management of the disease.
After the meeting, Health Minister Keshab Mahanta told media persons, “States like Delhi, Kerala and Maharashtra are reporting a high number of Covid cases. In the light of previous experiences, it was discussed how coronavirus spreads to different states. All states have been asked to maintain strict watch on the situation.”
He further said, “Assam is prepared to handle the situation if Covid-19 strikes again. In the past three months, there were only two Covid-positive cases in the State. The patients were kept under home isolation and they recovered within 3-4 days. Precautionary measures are being taken. There is no need to panic but we have to remain alert.”
According to sources, India reported 6,050 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours while the active caseload stood at 28,303 on Friday.
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