Chandigarh: Owing to the upsurge of instances in Punjab, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday (May 16) ordered an extension of all current COVID-restrictions till May 31, with instructions for strict enforcement.
The Chief Minister mentioned that the Deputy commissioners will proceed to find out the opening of retailers in a staggered method and can implement different restrictions to examine the unfold of COVID, particularly in rural areas.
He additionally gave them the proper to make appropriate amendments based mostly on their native circumstances, so long as these don’t dilute the state`s general restrictions.
The district authorities have been ordered to proceed to make sure strict implementation of all of the directives of the MHA/state authorities on COVID acceptable behaviour, together with social distancing norms, regulating crowds in marketplaces and public transport, and imposition of penalties prescribed for violation of norms and restrictions.
Reviewing the COVID scenario of the state, the Chief Minister, at a high-level assembly, mentioned, “While the restrictions so far have shown results, with some decline in the day on day positivity and cases coming down from around 9000 to 6000 in this period, there was a need to extend the same in view of the high positivity rate of 13.1 per cent as of the May 9-15 period, with CFR standing at 2.4.”
He has additionally directed the district administrations to research complaints of fleecing of sufferers by some personal hospitals, warning that they might be shut down in the event that they proceed to bask in such practices.
The Chief Minister mentioned, “such cases have to be strictly dealt with,” whereas directing the police division to crack down on these discovered indulging in hoarding or black advertising of any COVID-related necessities or medicines.
He additionally expressed his concern over the unfold of the brand new fungal dysfunction related to COVID.
The well being division was directed to make sure that medicines to deal with this illness can be found with the state.
On the provision of oxygen, the Chief Minister mentioned that whereas the state, by considered measures, had been capable of stop any mishap, the scenario ought to be intently monitored by the well being division.
“The state government had successfully arranged for PSA plants, oxygen concentrators, etc which will further help tackle oxygen shortages,” he added.
He additional directed the Health and Medical Education departments to proceed to make sure that there isn’t a drawback at any level with respect to hospital capability, particularly with regard to L-3 beds.
All the DCs have been requested to make sure that meals kits are delivered to these in quarantine, reiterating that no person ought to be allowed to fall asleep hungry, the Chief Minister mentioned.
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