Rupani updates PM on latest coronavirus situation in Gujarat

Ahmedab, May 11 (PTI) Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Monday apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi about latest coronavirus situation in Gujarat and steps taken by his government to contain its spre.

Rupani was among chief ministers, who interacted with Modi through video conference. PM-CMs meeting was called to discuss ways to strengn COVID-19 containment strategy as third phase of lockdown comes to end on May 17.

In an official release, state government said Rupani took part in meeting and shared details about various decisions taken so far by his government about opening shops, industries and or commercial activities in state.

Rupani also held discussions with PM about future strategy to contain viral infection and also start industrial activities, it said.

During a similar PM-CMs meeting held in end-April, Rupani h said his government will follow whatever Centre decides on fighting COVID-19. Gujarat has highest number of coronavirus cases in country after Maharashtra.