India hits record number of daily COVID-19 cases

India registered a record single-day spike of over 126,000 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday amid a second wave of the pandemic.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the COVID-19 situation in a virtual meeting with chief ministers on Thursday, during which he encouraged states to increase testing and renew nighttime restrictions.

Here are 10 big things PM Modi said during his interaction with chief ministers:

• We must concentrate on micro-containment zones. In places where night curfew has been imposed, I would urge to use the word 'Corona Curfew', to continue alertness about coronavirus. It will be better to start curfew timing from 9pm or 10pm till 5am or 6am

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• I appeal to you all to stress on COVID19 testing. Our target is to do 70% RT-PCR tests. Let the number of positive cases come high, but do maximum testing. Don't be afraid of the rising numbers. Proper sample collection is very important, it can be checked through proper governance.

• There is a need to work on war footing again to fight Covid-19. Despite all the challenges, we have a better experience, resources and a vaccine.

• With administration appearing lax in many states, rise in cases has increased problems. To stop the spread of the virus, there is a need to work on a war-footing.

• Once again we need to raise awareness about the importance of wearing a mask and following COVID-19 safety protocols.

• There is a need to improve the governance system. I understand that because of the one-year battle, the system can experience tiredness and there can be laxity, but we must tighten it for 2-3 weeks and strengthen the governance.

• I am confident we can stop the surge like we did last time, PM Modi to CMs

• During our discussion, we raised the issue of mortality rate, we have to make sure it remains as low as possible. We should have comprehensive data about patients illnesses etc. this will help save their lives.

• We need to fight the second surge in cases. Many states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Punjab have crossed first wave of peak in COVID19 cases. This is a serious concern. People have become complacent. In most States administration has also become relaxed.

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