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  • Rise in Covid-19 cases since mid-February: Health Ministry data
  • Health Ministry issues fresh advisory
  • Focus on testing, avoid over-crowded places: advisory

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'Focus on testing', Health Ministry's advisory to states as Covid-19 cases increase

Amid rising cases of COVID-19 and seasonal influenza, the government is planning a nationwide mock drill on April 10 and 11 to take stock of hospital preparedness.

'Focus on testing', Health Ministry's advisory to states as Covid-19 cases increase

The Health Ministry has directed all states to maintain an optimum level of testing for Covid-19 amid a spike in coronavirus cases in the country since mid-February.

In a fresh set of guidelines released on Saturday, the government has advised states to keep a close watch on the evolving causes of seasonal influenza cases as both the flu and Covid-19 have similar symptoms.

The government also flagged insufficient Covid-19 testing in some states.

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