Covid-19 cases.The teams have been sent to Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, MP, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir.Also Read | Bitter home truths for migrant workersThe three-member multidisciplinary teams are headed by joint secretary-level officers in the Union health ministry.
They will work closely with the state administration and ascertain the reasons for a recent surge in infections.The teams will also coordinate with health authorities of the states for requisite Covid-19 control measures to break the chain of transmission."The state governments have been advised for regular critical review of the emerging situation with concerned district officials to ensure that gains made so far in Covid.