Chandigarh, Apr 22 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has given directions to ensure adequate arrangement of oxygen in all the hospitals of the state on time and not to give Remdesivir injection without a doctor’s prescription.
The Chief Minister was presiding over the meeting of senior officers of various departments along with Deputy Commissioners who joined through video conferencing on Thursday. He reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the state, Rabi crop procurement status and Jal Shakti Mission.
Mr Khattar said that officers should ensure that the amount of oxygen supply should be proportionate in the manner in which it has been allocated for which he directed to make a supply roster as well. He also directed to make arrangements for the supply of medicines. He said that in order to handle the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the state, a system should be set up at all levels.
The Health Department officers were also asked to ensure that Remdesivir injection is not sold without a doctor’s prescription. He said that 1000 doses of this injection are being supplied daily in the state and also asked the concerned officers to ensure that it is not sold on the black market. He also said to keep a record of the injection.
The Chief Minister said that there is no shortage of oxygen in the state. He directed the officers of the Health Department that the supply of oxygen should come regularly and to monitor that the distribution should be done fairly and regularly, including to all private hospitals. Along with this, directions to start a 24x7 helpline number was also issued so that hospitals can contact the number at the time of any emergency. He also asked to reserve 50 per cent beds for COVID-19 patients in private hospitals.
During the meeting, details about COVID-19 positive patients were also presented and detailed information about the plan to vaccinate all people above 18 years of age from May 1, 2021 was also given.
MORE UNI DB PS1916