COVID-19: Railway makes arrangements to prevent and contain disease
Ferozepur, March 9, 2020: In view of the spread of Corona Virus infection which is prevalent in several cities over India and various countries in the world, Firozpur Division has done a lot of arrangements in order to prevent and contain the disease.
All over the Division posters regarding information about Coronavirus disease and prevention for the same are being displayed at all prominent places like Railway stations, Offices, Railway colonies, Hospitals, Schools etc.
All medical incharges at major stations are giving talks to the employees and their families so as to make them aware of this viral illness. This will help in the prevention of spread among people in colonies and offices.
The adequate number of beds for quarantine purpose at various stations have been identified so as to accommodate 220 patients to isolate them from spreading the infection to the others. 10 beds isolation ward has been established at Firozpur Division Hospital and 05 beds isolation at Sub Divisional Hospital, Amritsar made operational so as to treat patients if required. Protection equipment like Mask, gloves, eye shields etc has been made available in stock so as to counter any adverse situation.