COVID-19 threat: Div Com visits SKIMS Medical College, Hospital Bemina
Directs people to follow lockdown orders till March 31
SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Monday visited SKIMS Medical College Bemina and SKIMS Hospital Bemina to review preparedness and arrangements in the health institutions for future exigency of COVID -19 suspected.
The Div Com inspected various section of the health institutions to take stock of arrangements are required for Coronavirus suspected persons.
He directed concerned to put in their best efforts and ensure adequate stocks of masks, Personal Protective Equipment, ventilators, testing facilities and other equipment besides quarantine and isolation wards are in ready mode, for future exigency.
The Div Com said that the isolation wards will be established away from the congested areas and assured that any deficiency on account of making 250 bedded hospital fully functional for management of Covid-19 infection will be addressed by the Government including assistance for Coronavirus testing facility.
He directed the SKIMS Medical College and hospital administrations to provide logistic support for future exigency of Coronavirus suspects.
Director SKIMS Dr A G Ahangar, Principal SKIMS Medical College, Prof. Reyaz Untoo, Medical Superintendent SKIMS hospital Bemina Dr. Abdul Wahid Khan, OSD, Owais Ahmad
Deputy Director NHM Dr Jatinder Mehta, Coordinator SKIMS Medical College Dr Numaan and senior officers of Health Department and other concerned officers were also present.
Meanwhile, the Divisional Commissioner appealed people to follow shutdown in letter and spirit across the Valley till March 31.
While addressing media, he said that yesterday government ordered closure of all establishments and services throughout Kashmir till March 31 in a bid to prevent spread of coronavirus in the Valley. There would be a shutdown of all establishments and services except essential commodities.
He asked people not to venture out except emergency purposes. Only single person will reach market to buy groceries or the essential commodities and return home quickly.
He said that people should avoid social gatherings. Five or more persons will not be allowed to venture out unnecessarily. Violators will be dealt strictly as per relevant section of law.
The Div Com urged people to adopt advisories issued by Health Department to stay safe and to prevent the spread of Corona virus. Public shall cooperate with the administration and follow the directions of government in exact compliance.
KV Correspondent
