The Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi, Anil Baijal, reviewed the Covid-19 situation in the city and preparedness on Wednesday and asked officials of the health department to effectively mitigate and manage any future surge in Covid-19 cases.
The meeting chaired by Baijal was attended by the Chief Secretary, Divisional Commissioner, Secretary (Health), MD of DMRC and other officials concerned.
The health department officials were instructed to ensure commissioning of all Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plants, Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) storage tanks and cryogenic bottling plants latest by August 31, 2021.
“They were also advised to make provisions for an adequate buffer of medicines related to Covid-19 and black fungus,” he said.
He also expressed concern regarding reported violation of Covid-appropriate behaviour in Metro trains and other means of public transport. Accordingly, the Divisional Commissioner, Delhi Police and MD of the DMRC were advised to ensure that Covid protocols are strictly enforced.
The health department was also advised to widely disseminate the graded action plan and to undertake targeted testing in venues/sites that were being opened up to ascertain the impact, for further informed decision-making.
He also stressed on the need for coordinated action by all stakeholders for effective management of Covid-19 in the national Capital.