Crowds without masks in hill stations, markets matter of concern: PM Narendra Modi

Coronavirus India Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while interacting with the CMs of North-Eastern states, on Tuesday said that the number of COVID-19 cases was rising. "We need to take strict action to curb the situation at the micro-level," he said, adding that "We need to keep an eye on COVID variants, experts are studying them." "We need to encourage people to follow COVID-19 appropriate behaviour," said PM Narendra Modi. Also Read | Himachal Pradesh: At least 15 missing following flash floods in Kangra He added that "we need to continue to accelerate the vaccination process to combat the possible third wave of COVID-19. "It's a matter of concern, that people were traveling without face masks at hill stations and market places," he added. Also Read | Petrol and Diesel prices in India: Do you know how much are you paying as tax? Meanwhile, India on Tuesday reported 31,443 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the lowest in 118 days, the Union Health Ministry stated. With this, the recovery rate in India has increased to 97.28 percent while India's COVID-19 active caseload currently stands at 4,31,315, the lowest in 109 days. While giving coronavirus updates about India, the Health Ministry stated that "More than 39.46 crore vaccine doses were provided to States and UTs." "More than 1.91 Cr balance and unutilized doses were still available with States and UTs and private hospitals to be administered," the government said, adding that the total consumption including wastages is 37,55,38,390 doses. -PTC News