Coronavirus update: Chhattisgarh to arrange for 100 Covid-19 beds in every district

On Friday, health officials collected the samples of 81 more people and sent for testing for coronavirus. Six people have been found infected with the coronavirus in the state, which has tested 289 samples so far.

Updated on: Mar 28, 2020, 13:53:51 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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The Chhattisgarh government will set up 100 beds in every district for Covid-19 patients and make arrangements for the treatment of infected people in all the six medical colleges of the state, chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has said.

The state government of Chhattisgarh has also strengthened the surveillance and control measures against the virus. (Pratham Gokhale/HT file photo)

Baghel took the decision after meeting senior officials of the state on Friday evening.

“The CM chaired a high-level meeting on Friday night and instructed officials to make arrangements for 100 Covid-19 beds in each district for the treatment of corona affected people and to make necessary arrangements for treatment in all medical colleges of the state,” Taran Sinha, a government spokesperson, said while speaking to HT on Saturday.

Sinha said Baghel also reviewed the availability of testing kits for the virus and masks at All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur and Jagdalpur Medical College in the state capital of Raipur.

On Friday, health officials collected the samples of 81 more people and sent for testing for coronavirus. Six people have been found infected with the coronavirus in the state, which has tested 289 samples so far.

“The chief minister said in the meeting that people of Chhattisgarh who have gone to other states have been asked to stay in that state and all the necessary arrangements for them are being made through the collector,” Sinha said.

“Similarly, people from other states who have come to Chhattisgarh and are stranded have been asked to stay in the state. All facilities are also being provided to them by the district administration,” he added.

The state government has also strengthened the surveillance and control measures against the virus.

“Surveillance teams of the health department have initiated community monitoring in all the 28 districts of the state so that the person suspected to have exposed to the virus could be immediately identified and placed under treatment,” Sinha said.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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