Punjab Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan on Saturday directed all the Deputy Commissioners, Commissioners of Police, Senior Superintendent of Police, Municipal Corporation Commissioners, Civil Surgeons and senior IAS officers of the state to redouble all efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.
Chairing a review meeting with these officers through Video conferencing, the Chief Secretary expressed concern over the rising number of COVID 19 cases. Batting for enhancing level three facilities in the hospitals, she said that mortality rates must be reduced. Mahajan categorically asked the Deputy Commissioners of Kapurthala, Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ludhiana, Ferozepur, Tarn Taran and Amritsar to take special preventive measures for checking the mortality rate.
The Chief Secretary asked the officers to ensure a separate dialysis facility, in districts wherever required, for Covid affected patients. She also asked the officers to encourage the private hospitals to partner with the Government and ensure most optimal utilisation of healthcare facilities while ensuring best possible treatment.
The Chief Secretary also gave directions for proper care and treatment of patients in Home isolation and quarantine.
