COVID-19 norms are being flouted in several parts of the country, Union Health Ministry on Thursday said that the states need to focus on public health measures to check the pandemic.
It further asserted that complacency at this juncture has the potential to result in another surge in COVID-19 cases. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan in a letter to states and UTs said, "Violations of Covid norms have been observed in various parts of the country, especially in hill stations, public transport and markets.
Needless to say, such complacency at this juncture has the potential to result in another surge in cases." "It is imperative to adhere to the guiding principles of COVID-19 containment and management with a special focus on the