Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the status of COVID-19 in Varanasi district through video conferencing. During the meeting, Modi took stock of testing, availability of beds, medicines, vaccines and manpower etc. for prevention of corona and proper treatment of corona infected patients.

During the discussion, Modi emphasized that everybody should follow the "distance of two yards and mask is essential".

He also asked the administration to extend all possible assistance to the people of Varanasi with utmost sensitivity.

He said that as a representative of Varanasi, he is also taking constant feedback from the general public. He said the expansion and modernization of medical infrastructure in Varanasi in the last 5-6 years has helped in fighting corona.

He emphasized on "Test, Track and Treat" and said that like the first wave, the same strategy has to be adopted to win over viruses.

He also emphasized on providing contract tracing and test reports of infected persons at the earliest, IBNS reported.

(SAM)