New Delhi: Since yesterday, 106 new Covid19 cases have been reported and six new deaths says Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary of the Health Ministry.
Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary of the Health Ministry, says, “The total number of cases has risen to 979, while there have been 25 deaths so far. There has been an increase of 106 cases in the last 24 hours and 6 deaths were reported in taht duration from 6 different states. Emerging hot spots of the virus are now our focus.”
Secretary, Health Ministry, spoke to state secretaries of health and said the existing COVID-19 hospitals should not take in other patients. Meanwhile, the process of manufacturing and procuring materials for personal protective equipment has started, says Lav Agarwal. “We have ramped it up. Yesterday, we received a shipment from outside,” he adds.
We are focusing attention on clusters where there are a high number of cases. 10 empowered groups constituted to manage medical management, improve quarantining facilities, upgrade healthcare facilities says Joint Secretary, Health Ministry Lav Agarwal. Emerging hot spots are being identified. Stand alone dedicated hospital being identified so COVID patients dont mingle with other patients.. trying to procure as much PPEs, vents as we can says Joint Secretary, Health Ministry Lav Agarwal.
We are monitoring the situation 24×7. PM Modi has created a dedicated fund to tackle #COVID19 crisis – Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM-CARE) says Joint Secretary, Health Ministry Lav Agarwal. Lockdown may appear to be a tough measure now but this is good for us in the longer run, says Lav Agarwal.
Under Indian Railways, 1.25 lakh wagons transporting essential commodities, such as food grains, sugar, salt, coal, petroleum, etc, have been operated in last 5 days: Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health Ministry.
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