More beds allocated for virus patients
Meanwhile, Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid reviewed arrangements to treat Covid-19 cases in Punjab’s hospitals to tackle the third wave of the coronavirus disease in the province.
While chairing a meeting at the Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Department on Saturday, the health minister said the number of beds has been increased in high dependency units and isolation wards.
Additional Secretary Development Dr Asif Tufail presented details of arrangements made at hospitals.
The health minister said: “Due to the rising number of cases, the facilities reserved for Covid-19 are being increased and a number of ventilators and beds are being enhanced. Like the first and second wave, we will survive the third wave as well InshaAllah.
All healthcare workers must serve patients with dedication. Except for exams, other academic activities must be stopped immediately and online classes may continue.”
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“All required resources for Covid-19 patients must be provided. The vaccination of people over 60 years of age will continue and the testing capacities shall be scaled up,” she continued.
Development Additional Secretary Dr Asif Tufail will be the focal person for the enhancement in facilities. Routine treatment will continue as normal. Adequate resources are available in Punjab and I urge people to take precautionary measures.
Secretary SHME Department Barrister Nabeel Awan said that the administrative department is constantly in touch with the hospitals on day to day situation.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 14th, 2021.