New Delhi: As India continues to record surge in number of Covid-infected cases and fatalities due to novel disease, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated weapons to fight against the virus. 


While interacting with with district and state officials on Covid-19 situation in rural areas of the country, PM Modi noted the brave efforts puts up by officials to curb the spread of deadly Coronavirus and entrusted confidence saying, "You are the field commander of this war."


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"There are different challenges in every district of our country. You understand the challenges of your district best. When your district wins, it is country's victory. If your district defeats COVID-19, so does the country. All of you are in a very important role in this war against Corona. You are the field commander of this war in a way," the Prime Minister said. 


During the discussion, he emphasised on local containment zones, aggressive testing and correct and complete information to the people in order to fight against Coronavirus. 


"What are our weapons against this virus? Our weapons are- Local containment zones, aggressive testing and correct and complete information to the people." 


He went on to say that continuous efforts are being made to increase the supply of COVID vaccines on a large scale. Health Ministry is streamlining the system and process of vaccination. Attempt is being made to give a schedule of next 15 days to the states in advance. 


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India on Tuesday again reported a slight drop in number of fresh cases of infection. As per Union Health Ministry, India reported 2,63,533 new cases, 4,22,436 discharges and 4,329 deaths in the last 24 hours. 


With this, the number of total cases recorded till date are 2,52,28,996. Country's death toll due to novel Coronavirus stands at 2,78,719. While as many as 2,15,96,512 patients have recovered and been discharged from hospitals, there are around 33,53,765 active cases of Covid-19 present across country.