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Himachal CM reviews coronavirus preparedness

By IANS | Updated: March 4, 2020 22:42 IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday reviewed preparedness of coronavirus and said isolation

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Shimla, March 4 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday reviewed preparedness of coronavirus and said isolation

wards have been set up at designated hospitals.

He said a health outpost has been created at Public Health Centre in McLeodganj in Kangra district.

He said so far one suspected case of coronavirus has been reported at the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Shimla and two in the medical college in Tanda town in Kangra district.

The samples of these three suspected cases have been sent to Delhi. However, no person has been reported to be infected with this virus.

The Chief Minister said three 108 ambulances with availability of PPE kit and N-95 masks have been earmarked for transportation of such cases.

He said Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTs) at state as well as district level have been re-notified and sensitized.

The Chief Minister said self-notification by travellers through hoteliers is being ensured by involving Deputy Commissioners' office.

( With inputs from IANS )

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