The 38 districts are from Maharashtra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, J&K, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh
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Agencies Last Updated at June 9, 2020 01:46 IST
The Union Health Ministry on Monday asked officials of 45 civic bodies across 38 districts in 10 states, which are witnessing a surge in Covid-19 cases, to focus on house-to-house surveys, carry out prompt testing, and undertake active surveillance measures to contain the infection and reduce mortality.
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Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan along with senior officers of the Health ministry held a high level review meeting, via video conference, with the district collectors, municipal commissioners, superintendent of district hospitals and principals of medical colleges from 45 municipal corporations.
The 38 districts are from Maharashtra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, J&K, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh.
First Published: Tue, June 09 2020. 01:42 IST
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