DCs asked to review containment plan

Chandigarh, April 13

Haryana Chief Secretary Keshni Anand Arora said as per the directions of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, the number of mobile OPDs should be increased. She added that every district, block and village should be intimated about these so that maximum nuber of people can avail the services of these OPDs.

She directed to link the telemedicine and mobile OPDs with the Covid helplines so that non-Covid patients can also get the necessary medical consultation. Apart from this, it should be ensured that private clinics are also opened so that people suffering from regular ailments do not have to run from pillar to post. She gave these directions while presiding over the meeting of the Crisis Coordination Committee with the nodal officers appointed for Covid, through a video conferencing here today.

Speaking over the implementation of protocols regarding disposal of masks issued by the Union Health Ministry, the Chief Secretary directed deputy commissioners to ensure these are strictly adhered to. She directed that the weekly roaster of grocery shops including their opening time and the time duration should be prepared.

The Chief Secretary asked every Deputy Commissioner to follow-up the containment plan. She directed that planning of containment zone should be reviewed regularly so that the categorisation of zones as per the red, green, and orange can be done. Telemedicine is linked to the helpline numbers 1075 and 85588-93911. —TNS