DC inspects EVM warehouse, reviews work of Covid cells

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Ranchi Deputy Commissioner (DC) Chhavi Ranjan conducted a monthly inspection of the EVM warehouse located at Morabadi Football Stadium on Saturday and took detailed information regarding the security arrangements from the concerned officials.

The DC directed the officials to ensure timely checking of deputed police forces. Ranjan also examined the seal and took detailed information about its quality and design from the authorities. “All necessary security protocols including verbatim compliance of the directives of the Election Commission of India in the security system of the warehouse needs to be ensured," said the DC.

Meanwhile, the DC also reviewed the work of various cells set up for prevention of coronavirus infection on September 5. The senior officials of all the treasuries, representatives of IDSP cell, Incident Commanders and other officials were present at the meeting.

Ranjan directed the concerned officials to prepare 5000 beds for infected patients. The Civil Surgeon has been instructed to prepare 1000 medical kits while the officials have been directed to collect the same from Sadar Hospital by 5pm on Sunday.

The DC also took stock of patients living in home isolation from the Incident Commanders. Land Conservation Officer has been directed to monitor home isolation and prepare a detailed report with the number of people going into home quarantine daily and also those who are being negatively discharged.Officials were also directed to get a self declaration form filled from infected patients applying for home isolation. It should also be made clear that at the end of the isolation period, the person will have to get a Covis- 19 test done at his own expense and no team will be sent by the district administration. If a person is unable to get the test done, he or she will have to be admitted to a dedicated Covid Hospital or care centre run by the administration. Ranjan also said that doctors should conduct health checkups of patients living in home isolation at regular intervals and the Civil Surgeon was directed to monitor it daily.

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