No cause for alarm: Chhattisgarh govt says COVID-19 situation fully under control
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh govt has assured the public that the COVID-19 situation in the state is completely under control and there is no need to panic. Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal stated that hospitals have adequate beds, oxygen, medicines, and manpower to handle any potential cases.
Health Secretary Amit Kataria and Commissioner, Health Services, Dr. Priyanka Shukla, reviewed the situation through a video conference with district surveillance officers. They instructed officials to ensure proper care for patients presenting with influenza-like symptoms such as cold, cough, fever, or sore throat. As per integrated disease surveillance guidelines, SARI (Severe Acute Respiratory Infection) patients should be admitted upon a physician's advice.
Districts must also ensure the availability of necessary medicines for patients with general influenza symptoms. A single COVID-19 positive case has been confirmed in Raipur district, and the patient is under routine health monitoring.
The Jaiswal has directed all department officials to continuously monitor influenza-like symptoms. He reiterated that the state's health department is fully prepared, with reserved beds, sufficient medicines, and manpower to manage any COVID-19 cases.
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Jaiswal appealed to everyone, emphasizing that the situation is completely under control and there is no cause for alarm.
The Director General Health Services, Government of India, recently held a meeting where it was highlighted that the COVID-19 situation across the country is fully under control. The report indicated that all cases reported so far are mild, not requiring hospitalisation.
To review preparedness for potential COVID-19 scenarios, the state's largest hospital, Dr.
Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Medical College Hospital, assessed its OPD, ward, and treatment facilities. Discussions covered doctor, nursing, and paramedical staff duties, medicine availability, oxygen supply, bed arrangements, and OPD operations. The hospital has ample provisions to manage potential COVID-19 cases, with a separate COVID-19 OPD established apart from the general OPD.
A distinct entry point has been created for potential severe patients requiring admission and treatment, with signage boards being installed to identify these areas. The hospital is fully equipped for COVID-19 screening, testing, and treatment.
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