India reports more than 400,000 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours. Here are some facts, from public statements and the central government's submission in India's Supreme Court on COVID-19 management. What happened between Jan 28 and March 8, 2021? #THREAD #IndiaCOVID
Jan 28 - "We used technology to the fullest," PM Modi said, adding, "India beat all odds in the fight against coronavirus." wionews.com/india-news/ind…
From the Supreme Court filing - 2nd Feb 2021 - High Level teams "sent to Kerala and Maharashtra on urgent basis for supporting the States in public health interventions for COVID19 management."
From the Supreme Court filing - 6th Feb 2021 - "Union Health Secretary reviewed the status and progress of COVID Vaccination with States/UTs. States urged to exponentially increase the pace of vaccination." States pushed again for vaccinations on 13th Feb 2021
Rising cases become a worry. From the Supreme Court filing - 21st Feb 2021 - "Centre writes to States Witnessing Spike in Daily New Cases"
From the Supreme Court filing - 24th Feb 2021 - "High Level Central teams sent to States/UTs witnessing surge in cases. In addition Health Secretary wrote to 7 States/UTs on recent surge in COVID19 Cases & advised specific measures to be taken"
From the Supreme Court filing - 25th Feb 2021 - "High Level Central teams sent to States/UTs witnessing spike in cases and on the same date Cabinet Secretary scheduled a Review with 7 States."
From the Supreme Court filing - 27th Feb 2021 - "States advised not to lower their guard, enforce COVID appropriate behaviour, deal firmly with Violations. States advised to follow effective surveillance and tracking strategies in respect of potential super spreading events"
From the Supreme Court filing - 27th Feb 2021 - "Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat recorded an upsurge in active cases. Cabinet Secretary held a review meeting with these 8 States/UTs showing rise in cases"
From the Supreme Court filing - 28th Feb 2021 - "Centre advised the States to maintain strict vigil, not let their guard down and undertake measures for Effective containment and management of COVID". Teams sent to states witnessing spike in cases
March 8, 2021 - Indian health minister says "we are in the end game of the Covid-19 pandemic in India" health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/…
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