(THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM)
Raipur, 05 April 2020 / Chhattisgarh is in the top 10 states of the country in the management of prevention and control of infection of Novel Corona virus (Kovid-19). Under the leadership and direction of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, effective steps have been taken by the Government of Chhattisgarh in this direction,
today through a vedio conferencing, Rajiv Gauba, Cabinet Secretary, Government of India had a detailed review in connection with the strategy of prevention and control of Kovid-19 virus through conferencing. In the Video conferencing Chief Secretary, Health Secretary, Director General of Police and Collectors of 730 Districts, Superintendent of Police, Municipal Corporation, Civil Surgeon cum Hospital Superintendent, Chief Medical and Health Officer of all the states were present.

Chief Secretary of Chhattisgarh R.P. Mandal Secretary Health Mrs. Niharika Barik Singh and Secretary General Administration Department Mr. Kamalpreet Singh were prominently participated in this video conferencing.

The Chief Secretary of Chhattisgarh R.P. Mandal informed that the Guidelines issued by the Government of India are being followed for the control and prevention of Kovid-19 epidemic in Chhattisgarh. So far 1590 people have been tested in Chhattisgarh. Out of which 10 have been found positive, 7 have been discharged from the hospital. He informed that Personal Protective Equipant (PPE) kits are available in sufficient quantity.

The Cabinet Secretary government of India Rajiv Gauba stated that it is needed to strictly follow the lockdown and he instructed to take strict action if anyone violates it.

As already Instructions have also been given to make maximum number of dedicated hospitals / units for prevention and treatment of infection of Kovid-19. Emphasis was also laid on increasing the facility of quarantine and social distancing.

The Instructions were given by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India to follow the guidelines issued under the Disaster Management Act-2005. The cabinet secretary stated the need to work 15 days more to control this epidemic. Among the measures taken for prevention and control of infection of Kovid-19 virus, Chhattisgarh remained in the top 10 in the country.