Jharkhand is one of the five states in the eastern belt that witnessed a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in April and early May. But there has been a steady decline in the number of new infections and vaccinations have picked up especially in the 18 to 44 years age group.
CNBC-TV18’s Archana Shukla spoke to Jharkhand Health Minister Banna Gupta and talked about the current coronavirus situation, the strategies adopted in the state, and the progress of the vaccination drive.
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