Covid 19

Bihar on alert, says CM Nitish Kumar on Covid situation

Nitish Kumar

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said that every day almost 45,000-50,000 COVID-19 tests are being conducted in the state.
While talking to the media, Kumar said, “We are conducting COVID tests and administering vaccines. Every day almost 45,000-50,000 tests are being conducted. “Bihar is on alert, and patients are being provided treatment. The Centre is also careful. We have to be careful with those coming from outside,” he added.
Earlier on Saturday, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) wrote to all the States and Union Territories of the country and directed them to ensure a functional and regular supply of medical oxygen for Covid-19 pandemic management.
In its letter, the Ministry emphasised the importance of medical oxygen and vital resource in all clinical settings, particularly during the pandemic.
A reliable oxygen supply is critical for saving lives during patient care and COVID-19 management, it said.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday also announced that the RT-PCR test has been made mandatory for passengers from five countries including China.

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“The RT-PCR test to be mandatory for international arrivals from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. On arrival, if any passenger from these countries is found symptomatic or tests positive for Covid-19 infection, then he/she will be put under quarantine,” Health Minister Mandaviya had said in a conversation with ANI.
Taking note of the rising cases of COVID globally, Mandaviya on Friday said that the Centre and States need to work in “tandem” and in a “collaborative spirit” as was done during the previous surges.
Mandaviya, while chairing a virtual meeting Friday with the health ministers of the states, Principal Secretaries, Additional Chief Secretaries and Information Commissioners, said that the country needs to be on the alert and be fully prepared for COVID management.
The meeting was held in view of the recent upsurge in cases in some countries like China, Japan, Brazil and the United States. Also present in the meeting were Union Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar, NITI Aayog member V K Paul as the public health preparedness for containment and management of COVID-19 was reviewed.

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“We Say Jaisiya Ram, While They Evoke Fear Through Jai Shree Ram”: Ashok Gehlot Slams BJP

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Ashok Gehlot

Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot once again slammed BJP and RSS over the slogan ‘Jai Siyaram’, chanted during Rahul Gandhi-led ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’.
Targeting BJP and RSS Gehlot said, “They have separated Sita from Ram. That’s why we say ‘Jai Siya Ram Bolo’. When we say ‘Jai Siyaram’, we get overwhelming responses from people.”
Gehlot added, people now understood the divisive policies of BJP.
“BJP tries to provoke anger and fear by chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram.’ Rahul Gandhi follows the ideals of Gandhi. He conquers fear through love,” said Gehlot.
CM Gehlot was speaking to the media on the sidelines of launching 167 new Basic Life Support Ambulance Service 108 in Jaipur on Sunday. Medical and Health Minister Parsadi Lal Meena, Water Supply Minister Dr Mahesh Joshi and Technical Education Minister Dr Subhash Garg, along with many officials and public representatives attended the programme.
Gehlot also highlighted the message of love, harmony and brotherhood that Rahul Gandhi is trying to spread through the Yatra. “How BJP wins elections in the name of caste creed and religion, is getting clear to people. BJP and RSS propagate themselves as the torch-bearers of Hinduism. Other people are no longer interested in such names,” he said.
At the event, Gehlot also drew parallels between the centre’s scheme of Ayushman Bharat and Rajasthan’s Chiranjeevi Scheme.
He said that “The Ayushman Yojana is limited only to those people who were covered in the socio-economic survey, while the Rajasthan Chiranjeevi Yojana is for people irrespective of class and economic standing.

Gehlot also expressed his delight that today the Chiranjeevi scheme has been completed in a grand manner.
“It is implemented in the state government and private hospitals,” added Gehlot.
With the sudden spike in covid cases of China, South Korea and Japan, India is also getting ready to combat any untoward situation.

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Gehlot said about the state’s preparation, “Rajasthan is fully prepared to combat the covid situation. Arrangements have been made for oxygen in Rajasthan’s Medical Colleges, District Hospitals and Primary Health Centres. Sawai Mansingh Hospital in Jaipur is equipped with advanced infrastructure. A 24-storey IPD tower is also being built in the hospital.”
Taking in pride Gehlot said, “People from all over India come to Rajasthan for the superior quality of medical services.”

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