27 Sector Magistrates appointed in Faridkot for better Corona management
Faridkot, May 13, 2021: The war against Corona would be a successful only with the cooperation of the people by coming forward for vaccination, testing and awareness of precautions. For better Corona management, 27 Sector Magistrates have been appointed in the district, said Deputy Commissioner Vimal Kumar Setia.
DC said that the press media was playing a very important and constructive role in making the people more aware about the need to eradicate Corona and take precautions in this regard.
He said, “Right now we are going through a terrible period and there are many deaths due to other dangerous strains of corona. Presently, there are 1,600 active cases of Corona in the district, out of which 1,522 are in solitary confinement in their homes and provided with Mission Fateh Kit by the health department. They are also were being tracked by special teams”. The vaccination of 45 plus age, have almost reached to 1 lakh of registered workers and now immunization of their families members in the age group of 18-44 are also being given priority, he added.
Talking about the oxygen supplies, DC said, adequate supply for corona patients is available and 150 beds are being added to 300 bed facility already available with GGS Medical College and Hospital for level 2 and 3 patients.