Expressing concern over a sudden spike in Covid-19 cases in rural areas, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday called for making available medicines to symptomatic patients on priority.
Baghel was addressing a virtual meeting of all the office bearers of Zila Panchayat from his official residence. He discussed in detail the Covid control and prevention as well as the current update in rural areas.Baghel said the state will win the ongoing battle against the virus again with precautions and public cooperation.
He wanted that patients with early symptoms of Covid infection should immediately start taking medicines recommended by the Health Department without waiting for the report of the Covid test.
In view of the situation and livelihood crisis, the government has decided to allot the lumpsum stock of food grains to ration shops for May and June free of cost.
Home Minister Tamradhwaj Sahu appealed panchayat presidents and rural representatives to create public awareness and to motivate people for taking precautions to prevent the spread of Covid infection.