PM chairs high-level COVID-19 meeting, urges wearing masks, increased testing
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to review the COVID-19 situation in India. After the meeting, PM Modi emphasized on the need of wearing masks and directed health officials to increase testing. Previously, the states were issued a note by the Union Health Ministry advising them to adhere to social distancing and preventing crowds during Christmas and New Year celebrations.