Covid JN.1 Scare: health minister assures state preparedness during visit to Government Rajindra hospital and medical college
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ December 24,2023
State Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr. Balbir Singh, conducted a visit to the Government Rajindra Hospital and Government Medical College today. While inspecting the Covid ward, Dr. Balbir Singh assured that although no cases of the new variant of Covid have been reported in the state, the health department has taken comprehensive precautionary measures.
Emphasizing the readiness of the health, medical, and research departments, Dr. Balbir Singh affirmed that robust arrangements have been made to handle potential Covid cases. He reassured the state residents, stating that there’s no need for panic as the Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, stands fully equipped to address any emerging situation. As of now, no cases of the new variant of Covid have been reported in the state.
Dr. Balbir Singh highlighted the advisory from the World Health Organization to remain vigilant and cautious, especially for individuals battling pre-existing health conditions such as cancer, undergoing steroid treatments, kidney transplants, or respiratory diseases. He advised them to avoid crowded places while reassuring the general public that there’s no cause for immediate concern.
The Health Minister reiterated Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s proactive approach by closely monitoring the current situation, conducting hospital visits across the state, and organizing mock drills as per his directives. He confirmed that the Punjab government has already secured essential emergency medications, maintained functioning oxygen facilities, and continued RTPCR testing, despite the low number of reported cases, and stressed that there’s no detection of any new variant in the state.
Covid JN.1 Scare: health minister assures state preparedness during visit to Government Rajindra hospital and medical college. Dr. Balbir Singh noted that, as a precautionary measure, no Covid patients have been admitted in Patiala thus far. However, he urged strict adherence to safety protocols to safeguard against the virus. During the visit, Dr. RPS Sibia, Dr. Raja Paramjit Singh, Dr. Vinod Dangwal, and Dr. Sachin Kaushal were also present.
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