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Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- after a review meeting on Covid today amid the surge in China -- did not make masks mandatory, but advised their usage. He also emphasised the need for strengthened surveillance with focus on genome sequencing and increased testing for Covid. There has been concern after four cases of the virus variant playing havoc in China was detected in India. One of the cases surfaced as far back as July, the others in September and November. The government has said there is no cause for panic. Sources said the patients had recovered with treatment at home. PM Modi, however cautioned against complacency, saying states should ensure operational readiness of hospital infrastructure -- including oxygen cylinders, PSA plants, ventilators and human resources. Watch Previous Episode of Left, Right & Centre - • Covid Surge In China, Alert In India: Time... About NDTV (English news channel): NDTV is India's Most-Trusted News Broadcaster with the latest updates in news, sports, entertainment and much more from within India and around the world. Watch big political debates, exclusive entertainment interviews, news bulletins, current affairs, talk shows and tech reviews with our 24x7 news live streams, packed with credible information across all platforms: TV, Internet and Mobile. Promoted: Visit Policy Bazaar to buy a new term plan - https://rb.gy/ugiifa Subscribe to our channel to get latest news updates. Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: / ndtv Twitter: / ndtv Instagram: / ndtv Telegram Messenger: https://t.me/NDTVbot/?start=hi Follow us on Google News for Breaking and Latest News Updates: NDTV: https://bit.ly/3e5ngbP NDTV India (Hindi News): https://bit.ly/3mNVwMY Download NDTV Mobile Apps: http://www.ndtv.com/page/apps #Coronavirus #CovidNews #LeftRightAndCentre #CovidAlert #LatestNews #TodayNews #News #IndiaNews #newsoftheday Most Popular Playlists : Sadda Punjab • Sadda Punjab Congress' Bharat Jodo Yatra • Congress' Bharat Jodo Yatra Prime Time With Ravish Kumar • Prime Time
