Sunday, 16 May 2021 | PNS | Dehradun / Rudraprayag
Rawat visits Covid centres, inspects arrangements in three districts
Stating that there was no shortage of oxygen in the past or present in the state, chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat said that to prevent any shortage, oxygen plants are being set up in every district. The chief minister said this while visiting Gopeshwar in Chamoli district during his daylong tour of three districts on Saturday.
Reaching the Covid centre at the district hospital in Gopeshwar, the CM directed that installation of the oxygen plant here be completed in the next two days. He also inspected the vaccination of people in the 18-44 years age group at the government PG college. Rawat said that vaccination is the top priority of the government which is working to ensure that no individual is left without being vaccinated against Covid. He said that work is alo being undertaken to import vaccines from abroad, adding that all will be vaccinated in Uttarakhand soon. The CM said that adequate oxygen beds, ventilators, PPE kits and other resources are available in the state. Further, 500-bed Covid hospitals are being set up at Rishikesh and Haldwani with the assistance of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). He also appealed to the people to wear masks in public, wash hands frequently and observe all the Covid guidelines properly.
From Chamoli, the CM reached Rudraprayag district where he inspected the Madhavashram Covid care centre at Koteshwar and the district hospital. Interacting with the doctors, Rawat directed them to ensure constant monitoring of the patients. Speaking about raising public awareness on Covid from time to time, he said that Covid kits are being delivered to the homes where needed through Asha and Anganwadi workers to enable timely treatment of patients at home and preventing the need for them to get admitted in the hospital. He said that the number of Covid tests is being increased consistently across the state.
Later, the CM reached Srinagar in Pauri district where he checked the Covid related works in the district. After inspecting the vaccination of 18-44 years age group, the CM held a meeting with officials concerned in the medical college hall. He directed the officials to ensure that people do not face any inconvenience in getting vaccinated. Rawat also checked the condition of patients in all the Covid wards via CCTV camera. Seeking information from personnel in the Covid control room about daily calls received, he said that the data of Covid patients should be kept secure and work in the control room should be undertaken 24 hours in shifts. He also enquired about the health workers, police and SDRF personnel on duty, asking them to observe all necessary precautions for protection from Covid while discharging their duties. State minister for Disaster Management, Dhan Singh Rawat also accompanied the CM on his visits.
