Narendra Modi to discuss COVID-19 situation with CMs of six states on 16 July
Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Maharashtra and Kerala are among the states where the COVID-19 infection numbers increased in several districts or have not in general dipped like in most other states

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the chief ministers of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Maharashtra and Kerala on 16 July to discuss the COVID-19 situation in these states.These are among the states where the COVID infection numbers have seen an increase in several districts or have not in general seen a dip like they have in most other states.Modi on Tuesday interacted with the chief ministers of eight North-Eastern states, another region of concern, through video conferencing, and said the vaccination drive needs to be continuously ramped up to deal with the pandemic.He also said that it is a matter of concern that big crowds are thronging hill stations and market areas without masks and social distancing.

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