Stay cautious, Covid cases rising again: CM Yogi

LUCKNOW: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said an increase in fresh Covid cases has been witnessed in the past one week in Uttar Pradesh and urged the need to remain vigilant and cautious.

He also said public address system should be used to make people put on face masks at public places.

The CM also directed senior officers to keep an eye on the Covid situation in the state.

He said there were 3257 Covid cases in the state now and added that the positivity rate was the lowest in the state.

He said this while reviewing the Covid situation and working of some government departments at a high level meeting in Lucknow on Wednesday.

He said in more than 91,000 Covid tests have been conducted in the state in past 24 hours and 682 new Covid cases have been confirmed while 352 patients have been discharged during this period. He said 3082 persons were undergoing home treatment. He said working condition of medical equipment, availability of doctors and para medical staff should be checked and added that medical kits should be prepared.

Expedite administration of booster dose

Yogi said progress of Covid vaccination was satisfactory. He said with 33.73 crore vaccination doses, Covid vaccine has been given to all people in 18 years and above category.

He also said children should be given second dose on time.

Campaign for control of contagious diseases

Yogi said a statewide campaign was being launched on July 1, 2022 for effective control of contagious diseases.

He said people should be educated about cleanliness and fogging in rural areas. He said for its success, cooperation of all public representatives should be sought.