nCompared to other states, the Covid-19 pandemic is under control in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has said, adding that the war against it "is our fight".
As per the guidelines of the Central government, all necessary arrangements have been made to battle the virus, Baghel told the state Assembly late on Wednesday night.
He was replying to an adjournment motion moved by the opposition members during the Monsoon session on the status of Covid-19 in Chhattisgarh. The discussion lasted for 4 hours and 40 minutes.
Opening the debate, Speaker Dr Charan Das Mahant said a discussion on Covid would lead to important suggestions. The House in one voice appreciated the dedication of the "Corona Warriors".
Baghel said everyone is concerned about the situation and the suggestions from both the treasury and opposition members will be forwarded to the Central government.
At present, the National Disaster Act is effective. He said the epidemic had spread in the state not due to labourers who had returned to Chhattisgarh but due to the opening of air traffic and road routes.
Health and Family Welfare Minister T.S. Singh Deo said that from September 1, a daily target of 20,000 sample testing has been fixed, up from the present around 12,000. The Chief Minister is regularly reviewing the situation.
As per need, the number of beds and ventilators is being hiked, the Minister said. In Raipur's Medical College Hospital, an 80-bed ICU will soon be made operational.