Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Friday said that liquid oxygen plants would be made functional soon in three major medical colleges of the state namely IGMC Shimla, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Medical College, Tanda in Kangra district and Medical College Ner Chowk in Mandi district so as to ensure that 24x7 oxygen supply to the COVID-19 patients.
The Chief Minister was presiding over a high-level meeting to review the COVID-19 situation in the state.
He said that in order to meet out any eventuality, additional 1500 beds would be made available.
All the people of the state coming from different parts of the country must keep themselves under home isolation for atleast a week to rule out any possibility of spread of virus, incase they are infected. People must also voluntarily get themselves tested if they have any ILI symptoms, he said.
Thakur also urged the people visiting the state to inform about their arrival to elected representatives of PRIs and ULBs and health workers so that if required they could be advised for any medical help.
He said that the State Government would also provide Health kits to Covid-19 patients in home isolation.
CM administered second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur was on Friday administered the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. He was administered the first dose on March 4.
While interacting with the mediapersons later, he said that the vaccination campaign is going on smoothly in the state and as many as 13.89 lakh doses of vaccine have been administered till date.
He said that the State Government has decided to provide free vaccines to the people above the age of 18 years from May 1 onwards.