Lucknow. After the entry of China’s new Covid variant BF-7 (New Covid-19 Variant in UP) in India, the central as well as the state governments are seen taking strict action. The Yogi Adityanath government in UP has also come in alert mode regarding Corona. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath along with Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak and other ministers also participated in the review meeting of Corona. Let us tell you that in a high-level meeting, CM Yogi has given instructions to the officers to increase the control and monitoring of corona as well as to speed up the covid vaccination.
Various countries are witnessing an increase in new cases of Covid since last one week, but the situation is normal in Uttar Pradesh. The Covid positivity rate of the state in the month of December has been 0.01%. Presently the total number of active cases is 62. In the last 24 hours, 27,208 thousand tests were done and not a single new patient was confirmed. During the same period, 33 people got cured and also became corona free.
Make common people aware for face masks in crowded public places: Chief Minister
The Chief Minister said that under the guidance of PM Modi, the strategy of trace, test, treatment and vaccine to prevent Covid has proved successful. It is possible that there may be an increase in new cases in the coming days, in which case we have to be alert. This is not the time to panic, but to be alert and careful. Kovid protocol has to be strictly followed. Make people aware to wear face masks in crowded public places like hospitals, bus, railway stations, markets. Activate the public address system.
Keep an eye on new variants, get genome sequencing done for every positive case
CM Yogi said that the changing circumstances of Kovid should be closely monitored. Medical Education, Health Department should prepare with better coordination. Further policy will be decided in consultation with the State Level Health Advisory Committee. Maintain constant communication with the Ministry of Health, Government of India. A constant watch should be kept on the new variant of Kovid. Whatever new cases are found, their genome sequencing should be done. Daily testing should be increased. People suffering from serious, incurable diseases, the elderly will have to take special precautions.
Increase the precaution dose of covid testing and vaccine
We all have experienced the utility of the Integrated Covid Command and Control Center in Covid management. Home, Health and Urban Development departments should prepare to reactivate ICCC with mutual coordination. In accordance with the spirit of the Prime Minister’s mantra, “Where the sick, there is treatment”, the cooperation of village heads, ANMs, Asha sisters, Anganwadi workers should be taken. These people have played a big role in the fight against Covid so far. Reactivate this class. So that they keep an eye on the sick, people with Covid symptoms in their areas, provide immediate hospital/doctor services as per the need.
- In the midst of Kovid, a large scale work was done for the infrastructure development of the hospitals. ICUs, ventilators, specialist doctors were deployed in every district.
- Ensure functioning of medical equipment, proper availability of doctors, paramedical staff in all hospitals. Be it rural or urban area, every hospital should have adequate resources.
- Examining the updated requirements of medical institutions, new posts of specialist doctors should be created. No reduction should be made in the old posts. This work should be done with top priority.
- It is the priority of the state government to make medicines available at low cost with good quality. It should be ensured that there is no shortage of life-saving medicines in the state. There is a need to improve the functioning of the Medical Supplies Corporation. The works of the department should be reviewed at the Health Minister level.
- In relation to the target of one district-one medical college, proposals were invited for the establishment of medical colleges on PPP mode in 06 districts. For this, 42 companies/institutions have shown their interest. The process of building a medical college should be taken forward as soon as possible by selecting the qualified and capable.
- The usefulness of the vaccine in preventing Covid infection is self-evident. Uttar Pradesh is the most vaccinated state with 39.06 crore vaccination doses. 4.48 crore precaution doses have also been installed in the state. In view of the new variant of Kovid, there is an expectation of speed in applying precaution dose. People should be made aware about the need and utility of precaution dose.
Health department tightens its back regarding Corona
In view of the outbreak of corona infection in many countries including China, the health department has also geared up in Lucknow. Along with the state, guidelines have been issued to all the hospitals in the capital for better arrangements for treatment and screening of corona patients. According to Lucknow CMO MK Aggarwal, all the hospitals have been alerted. Passengers returning from Corona affected countries will be investigated. Also, their list will be prepared and kept in isolation.
Genome sequencing in other scientific institutions including KGMU
Genome sequencing facility in KGMU- The CMO informed that genome sequencing facilities are available in KGMU and other scientific institutions. At present, around 600 people are being screened every day in the capital. However, instructions have been given to increase the scope of RT-PCR test in hospitals. Before the operation, it has already been made mandatory to check the symptoms of corona. The CMO said, genome sequencing of all the patients found positive will be done.
Do not take medicine without doctor’s advice, get yourself checked if symptoms appear.
CMO said, in case of cold-cough or fever, take any medicine only after consulting the doctor. Consuming medicine without knowledge can cause harm. If you see symptoms, get tested immediately. Do not sit at all thinking that it is cold-cough or normal viral. He said, so far not a single patient has been found infected with the new variant in UP. That’s why there is no need to panic. Leave the house wearing a mask only. Avoid going to crowded places.
CM Yogi gave instructions to make proper arrangements for Prayagraj Magh Mela
Work should be done with inter-departmental coordination for the systematic organization of Prayagraj Magh Mela. Kalpavasis, devotees, sages and saints should be provided all the facilities that were available in the past. For the first time in the state, the progress of procurement of millet at minimum support price is encouraging. Till now 45000 MT has been procured. The availability of fertilizers should be ensured to the farmers. There should be no shortage in any district.