PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Vijaywada Covid-19 facility fire incident

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed anguish at the death of patients in a fire incident at a Covid-19 facility in Andhra Pradesh's Vijaywada on Sunday.

He said he discussed the incident with state chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and assured all possible help.

Seven Covid-19 patients were killed in the incident at a hotel converted into a treatment facility at Vijayawada.

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"Anguished by the fire at a Covid centre in Vijayawada. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover as soon as possible," the Prime Minister tweeted.

"Discussed the prevailing situation with AP CM @ysjagan Ji and assured all possible support," he said.

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