PMO In India Chaired High Level Meeting On Novel Corona Virus
On the instructions of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Shri P K Mishra chaired a high level meeting to review the preparedness measures for prevention and management of novel Corona Virus in India.
During the meeting, the officials apprised the Principal Secretary on the recent developments, preparedness and response measures taken by various Ministries and the States with regard to the spread of Coronavirus.
Secretary (Health and Family Welfare) briefed the Principal Secretary on the hospital preparedness, laboratory preparedness, measures taken for capacity building of the Rapid Response Teams and the extensive surveillance activities undertaken by the Ministry to deal with any possible exigencies.
So far, more than 20,000 passengers from 115 flights at 7 international airports have been screened. National Institute of Virology, Pune labs are fully equipped to test the virus. All state and district health authorities have been alerted. They are in a state of preparedness for prevention and possible management, if required.
The Union Health Minister is personally reviewing and monitoring the preparedness on a daily basis.
