Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Friday apprised President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu of the measures taken by the state government for fighting coronavirus and the situation prevailing in the state.
President Ram Nath Kovind spoke to Governors of all states through video-conferencing.
Patel said that 120 coronavirus positive cases were found in the state of which 17 had been treated and cured, 183 patients were in isolation wards and 1,344 were quarantined. Besides, she said, 54,708 persons were kept on surveillance.
The Governor said that as many as 3,124 samples of suspected cases were tested in eight labs while two deaths were reported across the state. She said that rigorous surveillance was being undertaken by forming clusters in Noida and Meerut, which reported the maximum cases.
A total of 5,767 isolation beds, 11,639 quarantine beds and 750 ventilator beds had been arranged by the state government so far to tackle coronavirus, Patel added.
The Governor further said that isolation wards were set up in district hospitals and medical colleges. She said that the state government had arranged three-tier dedicated COVID-19 hospitals and a 100-bed hospital for COVID-19 patients had been readied in every district while a total of 279 COVID-19 hospitals were made.
Patel also said that during the lockdown, 6,562 FIRs were lodged and 20,444 individuals were named. She said as many as 11,000 prisoners were released on parole or bail from jails. She said that 569 people, who attended Tablighi Jamaat congregation in New Delhi were quarantined. Besides, she said, adequate security had been ensured for doctors and paramedics by the state government and strict compliance with lockdown was being ensured.
Discussing other details, the Governor said that food items, food packets and water were being distributed with help of religious organisations, NGOs, industries and employees outfits, resident associations, etc and food was also being provided to labourers through organisations.
On harvesting and procurement of wheat by official agencies, the Governor apprised the President that all facilities were being provided to farmers along with permission for harvesting while ensuring social distancing so that they did not face inconvenience.