India on COVID alert again as China cases surge! See PHOTOS

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On Thursday, to review the situation related to COVID-19 in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting. It was a virtual meeting attended by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Home Minister Amit Shah, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, and top officials.

The government has asked states to remain alert and create awareness about wearing face masks and using hand sanitisers, especially in view of upcoming festivals and New Year celebrations.

Official sources have said random sample testing will be done at airports for international passengers arriving from China and other countries, reported news agency PTI. There has been a sudden hike in Covid cases in not only China but also in some other countries.

COVID-19 is a contagious disease caused by a virus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). In December 2019, the first known case was identified in Wuhan, China.

Here are some photos from India showing the present situation. Have a look:

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People wear face mask, at Khan Market in New Delhi.(PTI Photo)

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Commuters wearing face masks aboard a metro, amid a sudden spurt in COVID cases in China and some other countries, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)

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Officials at Parliament House complex wearing face masks, amid a sudden spurt in COVID cases in China and some other countries, in New Delhi.(PTI)

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School students visit the Parliament House complex wearing face masks, amid a sudden spurt in COVID cases in China and some other countries, in New Delhi. (PTI)

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath speaks during a meeting with Team-9 officials on the COVID-19 situation in the state. (PTI Photo)