Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday said to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the lockdown in the state will continue, and a decision will be taken based on a review on the prevailing conditions on April 21.
The districts where the coronavirus pandemic is under control, lockdown relaxations protocol will be extended after a review, the CM said.
In his message to the people of the state, Baghel said now the need is to strictly implement the lockdown, wear masks, wash hands regularly and maintain physical distance.
“It is testing time for one and all, but with the cooperation of the people, it can be controlled, the way it has been continuing with people’s awareness and self-confidence,” he said.
He further said that the state government has taken a pledge that no one in time of this crises sleeps hungry for which free ration is being distributed in advance for two months.
New ration cards are being issued on a war-footing, Baghel said.
The migrant labourers even from the other states are being also taken care of, he said.
“They should remain here, considering the relief camps as their home,” the CM said.
Soon testing for Covid-19 will start at the Raipur medical college in addition to the ones at AIIMS, Raipur and Jagdalpur, which will further enhance testing capacity, he said.
He further said that non-government and civil societies are doing a commendable job but they should work in coordination with the district administration.
Lockdown to continue, review on April 21: CM
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RAIPUR
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday said to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the lockdown in the state will continue, and a decision will be taken based on a review on the prevailing conditions on April 21.
The districts where the coronavirus pandemic is under control, lockdown relaxations protocol will be extended after a review, the CM said.
In his message to the people of the state, Baghel said now the need is to strictly implement the lockdown, wear masks, wash hands regularly and maintain physical distance.
“It is testing time for one and all, but with the cooperation of the people, it can be controlled, the way it has been continuing with people’s awareness and self-confidence,” he said.
He further said that the state government has taken a pledge that no one in time of this crises sleeps hungry for which free ration is being distributed in advance for two months.
New ration cards are being issued on a war-footing, Baghel said.
The migrant labourers even from the other states are being also taken care of, he said.
“They should remain here, considering the relief camps as their home,” the CM said.
Soon testing for Covid-19 will start at the Raipur medical college in addition to the ones at AIIMS, Raipur and Jagdalpur, which will further enhance testing capacity, he said.
He further said that non-government and civil societies are doing a commendable job but they should work in coordination with the district administration.