Himachal Urban Development Minister Suresh Bhardwaj on Tuesday said that considering the increase in demand of oxygen in the hospitals, directions have been given to identify land for setting up of oxygen plant in Shimla. “Several important steps have been taken by the State Government to contain the spread of the virus,” the Minister said while reviewing the COVID-19 situation in the State. The Minister expressed concern over increase in number of COVID-19 patients in Sanjauli chowk and Engine Ghar and directed the authorities to monitor the situation in concerned areas.
He said that Engine Ghar ward would remain as a containment zone and in case there is an increase in the number of COVID cases, in that situation Sanjauli market would also be closed as a precautionary measure. He further directed the authorities to ensure proper treatment and facilities for COVID-19 patients, especially those in home isolation.
Bhardwaj said that keeping in view the increase in number of COVID-19 patients, the State Government has taken stringent steps to contain the virus and under this curfew has been imposed from 9 pm to 6 am in districts Shimla, Mandi, Kullu and Kangra.