Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar chairs meeting to discuss Covid-19 situation

Official sources said that the meeting focused on the current Covid-19 situation in Mumbai, including case trends and healthcare system readiness.

Mumbai: Amid the detection of Covid-19 cases in Mumbai, state’s Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar, who is the guardian minister of Mumbai Suburban district, chaired a meeting with various departments to discuss the emerging situation and prepare the response.

Officials of the Public Health Department, Directorate of Medical Education and BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation were present in the meeting.

The meeting focused on the current Covid-19 situation in Mumbai, including case trends and healthcare system readiness, official sources said.

“While new cases are being reported, there is no cause for alarm. However, high-risk individuals, particularly those with diabetes, hypertension or serious underlying health conditions, are advised to wear masks and consider getting re-vaccinated as a precautionary measure,” officials said.

Shelar assured that coordination with central health agencies is ongoing, and that both the state health machinery and BMC are functioning as per the advisories issued by the Government of India.