States Hold Covid Mock Drills In Hospitals Amid Spike In cases

With the cases of Covid-19 rising rapidly in the country, the Union Health Ministry has decided to conduct a nationwide mock drill today and tomorrow to check the preparedness of both public and private health facilities to deal with booming cases of the virus. 5,880 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours. In a review meeting held on April 7, Mandaviya had urged state health ministers to visit hospitals and oversee the mock drills. He had also advised them to review the preparedness with district administrations and health officials.