PM Modi expresses concern over rising COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra

Maharashtra on Tuesday recorded 17,864 new cases -- highest one-day rise this year -- and 87 deaths, a health official said. The caseload in the state rose to 23,47,328 and death toll reached 52,996.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with the CMs of all states that have been reporting rise in covid cases. During the meeting PM Modi expressed concern over the rising cases in the states, especially Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh 

He said,"Most of the COVID-affected countries in world had to face several waves of COVID-19. In our country too, cases have suddenly started increasing in some states..CMs have also expressed concern...Test positivity rate in Maharashtra & MP is very high & number of cases also rising. 

He further said,"Such an increase is being seen in many districts that had protected themselves so far and were kind of safe-zones. 70 districts of the country have seen an increase of more than 150% in last few weeks. If we don't stop it here, a situation of nationwide outbreak can come up."

Such an increase is being seen in many districts that had protected themselves so far and were kind of safe-zones. 70 districts of the country have seen an increase of more than 150% in last few weeks. If we don't stop it here, a situation of nationwide outbreak can come up: PM

— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2021