Government Sanctions Rs 15000 Crores Package for COVID-Emergency Response

  • The central government has sanctioned Rs 15,000 Crores for COVID-19 emergency response and health system preparedness package for states.
  • The focus area of this package would be the development of diagnostics, COVID-19 dedicated treatment facilities. 
  • It will also focus on the centralized procurement of essential medical equipment and drugs required for the treatment of infected patients. 
  • To support prevention and preparedness for the future the package will also focus on strengthening and building resilient national and state health systems.
  • According to the latest updates, India has reported 5,865 positive cases of coronavirus including 169 deaths.
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