Focus on improving COVID-19 treatment facilities in NCR districts: UP CM to officials

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday asked officials to lay special emphasis on improving COVID-19 treatment facilities in districts of the state which are part of the national capital region (NCR). In a meeting with senior officials, the chief minister stressed on continued alertness in districts like Gautam Buddh nagar, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Baghpat, Hapur and Bulandshahar, an official release issued here said. The districts have recorded a high number of Coronavirus cases.

The officials were directed to make sure that COVID-19 hospitals in the NCR districts have adequate beds and doctors for the patients, the release said. The chief minister said the actual meaning of unlock was discipline and it was most necessary to remain alert to break the chain of infection. Stressing on the importance of dialogue at all levels for further improving the arrangements in COVID-19 and NON-COVID-19 hospitals, he asked the officials to continue to interact with senior administrative officers and specialist doctors deployed in 11 districts of the state.

He also stressed that dialogue should also be held with DMS and commissioners regularly for improving the arrangements, the release said. Adityanath further directed the officials to make sure that adequate oxygen is available in hospitals and also prepare a backup for the same. He said timely treatment is helpful in controlling the mortality rate.