In view of the consistent rise in COVID-19 positive cases, the district health department organised a one-day mega camp at Bokaro targeting to examine around 7500 samples only through Rapid Antigen Test, informed AK Pathak Civil Surgeon Bokaro.
“Though, the special drive for sample collection for COVID-19 investigation will continue till 5 September and test would be conducted through Truenat, RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen Test,” added Pathak.
Besides at Agarsen Bhawan at Sector 1, five mega camps were organised in Kargali, CCL Dhori, Kathara, IEL, Electrosteel, in the presence of magistrates, medical team and police force under special investigation drive on Monday. “Till by 4.30 PM, around 6000 samples were collected; hope we will achieve our target for the test,” said Civil Surgeon.
Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Singh said, the objective of maximum investigation through this mega camp is to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the district. Identifying the positive person on time and doing the necessary treatment is to prevent the infection from spreading, he said.
“Cooperation of common people is very important in taking the district towards the safe direction from Coronavirus spread, so I appealed to everyone to join Mega Camp and get their COVID checked,” added the DC.
“Today we have introduced Telemedicine services in the district. Along with the updated information related to Coronavirus, information can be obtained about the doctor and the hospital by contacting telephone number 06542- 222111. Teams of doctors will be available in telemedicine,” , said Kumar.
Meanwhile, in the biggest single-day spike, Bokaro reported 178 fresh Coronavirus positive cases in the district last night. The total number of active cases rushed to 428 after 100 people were recovered and discharged from COVID Hospital in the district. All have been shifted to COVID Hospital and contact tracing of all is being done, said Civil Surgeon.
“The death toll rushed to 14 in the district,” added Pathak.