With cases rising, LG tells Health Department to ramp up facilities

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Amid the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the national capital, the Delhi Health Department has been asked to ramp up the medical facilities keeping in view city’s present statistics and case scenario, Lt. Governor Anil Baijal said on Thursday.

In a series of tweets, Baijal said that he chaired a meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia and Health Minister Satyendar Jain. Officials, including Chief Secretary Vijay Dev, were also present in the meeting.

“The DDMA reviewed the health preparedness and relief measures to contain Covid-19. The Health Department to ramp up medical facilities keeping in view Delhi’s present statistics and case scenario. The DDMA presented relief measures being taken for distressed population including migrant workers,” he said.

Baijal also directed the government to make meticulous arrangements for the movement, shelter homes and rehabilitation of the migrants as per the directions of the Central government.

“Advised intensified surveillance of ILI (Influenza-like illness) and continued focus on surveillance micro plan, proper delineation and efficient perimeter control with active case search and contact tracing,” the LG said.

He said the DMs and DCPs will have to ensure seamless movement of essential goods and services.

Delhi has reported 8,470 Covid cases so far.

–IANS

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