Chief Minister Hemant Soren today sought support and help from people of the State, especially from the residents of Hindpiri area in the Capital city from where the first COVID-19 case has been found, in fight against corornavirus in the State. The CM asked residents of Hindpiri to fully support Government agencies in the fight aganst the deadly disease.
“If we want to stop Corona, then we have to stop. The people of the State do not have to hurry. Safety of ourselves, safety of our family and protection of society is the responsibility of all of us. There is a need to understand this and take seriously. A female corona infected patient has been found iin Hindpiri. In such a situation, investigation of the people there is very important. There will be a massive investigation. The Government is considering setting up an investigation camp in Hindpiri so that health workers do not need to go home. I would request all of you to cooperate with the administration in this task. This is a work being done for their safety,” said the CM to media persons after attending a video conferencing with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The CM said that there should be maximum investigations. It is being decided and arrangements are being made for the investigation. “It is important to take precaution at this time, it has to be given priority. Senior officers have been ordered in this regard. People coming from outside should get themselves checked; there is no need to be afraid,” he added.
Soren said that all the Chief Ministers of the State attended the video conferencing held with the Prime Minister. “Few states got the opportunity to talk to the Prime Minister and make him aware of the status of their state.
When Jharkhand gets an opportunity, we will also keep our point. Video conferencing revealed the need to provide medical resources to health workers to fight the coronavirus. Economic aspects were also discussed. The Prime Minister has spoken of helping with medical resources. At the same time states were advised that they can seek resources from anywhere in the world even at their level,” he said.
Health Minister Banna Gupta, Chief Secretary Sukhdev Singh, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Rajiv Arun Ekka, Principal Secretary Health Dr. Nitin Madan Kulkarni, Press Advisor to CM Abhishek Prasad, Senior Private Secretary to Chief Minister Sunil Srivastava and others were present in the video conferencing.