Talk to CMS for Covid management, Gehlot urges PM

JAIPUR: Chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged him to hold a video conference with CMS regarding Covid-19 management in the present scenario.

“The fight against Covid-19 pandemic has reached in a decisive phase. All states with their full strength and resources have tried to stop the spread of Covid-19. At the same time, financial support has also been provided to the needy people, who have lost their means of livelihood during this epidemic,” states Gehlot in the letter.

“In such a difficult and challenging time you had meaningful dialogues with the chief ministers of the states through video conferencing in the last few months, which is commendable. Along with the ideals of collaborative federalism, such dialogues help in exchange of knowledge, knowledge of better strategies being adopted in various states and establishing mutual coordination,” he said.

Informing about the state government efforts, he said, “I have been closely supervising the management of the Covid-19 epidemic in the state. Till June 17, the total samples collected for test were 6.37 lakh, which has increased to 15.26 lakh as on August 1.”

He said due to the state efforts, the rate of infected persons, which was 2.12% as on June 17 has been limited to 2.79% as on August 1.

The recovery rate of these infected persons has been 77.29% as on August 1 in the state.

“We are constantly striving to reduce the mortality rate of infected persons. The death rate of persons infected with the Covid-19 pandemic has decreased from 2.31% in June to 1.62% on August 1.

“The daily testing capacity has been increased from 22000 to 45000 on August 1. The number of sample collections has also increased from 13000 to 28000 per day,” he said.

The last communication you had with the chief ministers was on June 17, the indicators of Covid-19 and the economic scenario of the states have changed a lot due to the long-term lockdown.

“I request you that in the current circumstances, video conferencing should be organized for quick dialogue with the chief ministers regarding the management of the Covid-19 epidemic. I am confident that with mutual support and coordination, we will overcome this challenge,” he said.