At a high-level meeting, PM Modi takes stock of coronavirus situation

As the second wave of coronavirus sweeps through India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the situation relating to oxygen availability, medicines and health infrastructure in the country at a high-level meeting.

The Prime Minister instructed officials to work closely with state governments to start the PSA oxygen plants at the earliest. 

"During the meeting, three empowered groups have given presentation to the PM," the prime minister's office said on Tuesday.

The meeting was attended by Cabinet Secretary, Home Secretary, Secretary RT&H, Secretary I&B, Secretary Pharmaceuticals, and other senior officials.

India's cases dipped slightly on Tuesday, but remained above 300,000. The country also