Minister takes stock of COVID-19 situation in Kallakurichi
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Minister for Higher Education K. Ponmudi on Friday directed the district administration to conduct door-to-door testing in the agricultural areas and likewise requested the authorities to make sure that further thrust be given to consciousness campaigns in addition to COVID-appropriate behaviours.
Chairing a evaluate assembly on COVID-19 on the Collectorate right here, Mr. Ponmudi mentioned that further provide of pulse oximeters, thermal scanners, medicines, and important gear must be ensured to cope with the pandemic.
On a mean, about 1,200 assessments was being completed on the Kallakurichi Government Medical College and Hospital whereas one other 1,000 assessments have been being completed at a personal lab in the district.
The Minister mentioned that enough beds have been created in the district for COVID-19 sufferers. A complete of 120 oxygen-supported beds have been added in the Kallakurichi Government Medical College and Hospital.
In addition, 175 beds had been created in 4 personal hospitals to deal with these with COVID-19 signs.
Mr. Ponmudi additionally suggested the authorities to concentrate on containment zones as per the rules of the State Government. Violators must be booked beneath the Disaster Management Act, he mentioned.
District Collector Kiran Gurrala, Superintendent of Police Ziaul Haque and Kallakurichi Member of Parliament Gowtham Sigamanii have been current.
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