Liquid oxygen plants to be made functional soon in major medical colleges: CM

Shimla, April 23 –Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur here today while presiding over the high-level meeting to review the Covid-19 situation in the State with the senior officers of the State said that the liquid oxygen plants would be made functional soon in three major Medical Colleges of the State viz. IGMC Shimla, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Medical College, Tanda in Kangra district and Medical College Ner Chowk in Mandi district to ensure that there was 24×7 oxygen to the Covid-19 patients.

Chief Minister said that in order to meet out any eventuality, additional 1500 beds would be made available. He said that all the people of the State coming from different parts of the country must keep themselves under home isolation for atleast a week to rule out any possibility of spread of virus, incase they are infected. He said that the people must also voluntarily get themselves tested if they have any ILI symptoms. He urged the people visiting the State to inform about their arrival to elected representatives of PRIs and ULBs and health workers so that if required they could be advised for any medical help.

Jai Ram Thakur said that the State Government would also provide Health kits to Covid-19 patients in home isolation. He said that all the people in home isolation must be ensured proper treatment and senior doctors must constantly keep contact with the patients to regularly monitor their health parameters.