India's Covid-19 death toll crossed the 9,000-mark on Saturday with a record daily increase making it the world's ninth worst hit nation in terms of fatalities, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed steps to contain the pandemic in areas where large numbers of cases are being detected.
The tally of confirmed cases also saw the biggest one-day jump of over 12,000 and reached 3.11 lakh, as per the latest numbers announced by states and union territories.
At a review meeting with senior ministers and officials, Modi also discussed augmenting of Covid-19 testing as well as the number of beds and services required to effectively handle the rising number of daily cases, particularly in large cities.
The Prime Minister's Office said in a statement that PM Modi directed the health ministry officials to undertake an "emergency planning" in consultation with states and union territories in view of a government-appointed expert panel's recommendations on city and district-wise requirement of hospital and isolation beds going ahead.
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