The health ministry has asked states and UTs to ensure availability of liquid medical oxygen in the health facilities and uninterrupted supply chain for their refilling.
During the week ending March 13, the number of new weekly cases has increased by 8% as compared to the previous week, says WHO.
The number of total active cases in the country is now at 22.49 lakh cases, with a national recovery rate of 93.07%.
Daily positivity rate in India has increased to 14.78% from 13.11% a day ago and weekly positivity rate is now at 11.83%.
