Chandigarh, April 29, 2020: Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, VP Singh Badnore on Tuesday presided over Daily War Room meeting.
In the meeting, Badnore mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had enquired about Chandigarh situation over telephone on Tuesday morning.
He explained to the Prime Minister regarding the steps being taken in the city to fight COVID-19. He also explained how Chandigarh had to deal with both corona and non-corona patients coming from neighbouring states to PGIMER, GMCH-32 and GMSH-16.
Issues related to the tricity were also explained by him mentioning that all the cooperation and coordination was being maintained amongst the tricity.
The Administrator expressed concern regarding the sudden spurt in COVID-19 positive cases in UT; particularly in Bapu Dham Colony.
He directed Director General of Police to ensure that the area is totally cordoned off and the entry/exit from the affected pocket is strictly regulated.
Badnore also directed Commissioner, Municipal Corporation to ensure proper sanitization and cleaning of the area. The Deputy Commissioner was directed to ensure the availability of essential items in the pocket. The Administrator appealed to the local people to maintain Social – Physical distancing, so that the spread of infection could be contained.
The Administrator had a detailed discussion in the morning with three chiefs of medical institutions through video conference.
He emphasized the need for following proper protocol, so that the hospital premises do not become a source of infection.
He stressed on the need of providing necessary PPEs, masks and safety gears to all level of staff as per the laid down entitlement. He also emphasized on the need of maintaining proper rotation of the health staff, so that the employees get proper rest and relief without getting fatigue.