The spread of novel coronavirus continues to show an upward trend as 413 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in Uttar Pradesh in the last 24 hours. Taking note of this, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that vigilance and caution should be taken in view of the spike in the number of new cases.
The chief minister, while reviewing the COVID-19 situation in the state with Team-9 at his official residence here on Thursday asked them to keep the arrangements for prevention and treatment of this disease effective in the state while
The chief minister was informed by officials that in the last 24 hours, 413 new cases of novel coronavirus infection were reported in the state.
During this period, 209 COVID-19 patients recovered and at present, there are 1,849 active cases of COVID-19 in the state.
The maximum 100 cases were reported from Gautam Buddha Nagar, the highest in the last 93 days, followed by 71 in Lucknow and 48 in Ghaziabad.
Lucknow has the highest 411 active cases followed by 373 in Gautam Buddha Nagar.
Yogi asked the officials to expedite the administration of booster doses to people above 18 years of age. “It should be ensured that eligible people take the second dose of the vaccine on time,” he said.
The chief minister said that the state government was making serious efforts to fulfill the goal of 'One District One Medical College'. He said public-private participation (PPP) policy had been announced for establishment of medical colleges in unserved districts. He asked the officials to expedite the process of establishment of medical colleges in the state on PPP model.