Coronavirus | Ministers hold review meeting in Vellore

Ministers Duraimurugan and R. Gandhi took stock of the COVID-19 situation in the district, asked for steps to improve oxygen supply and appealed to people to get vaccinated

Duraimurugan, Minister for Water Resources and R. Gandhi, Minister for Handlooms and Textiles, conducted a review meeting at the Vellore district collector's office on Saturday and took stock of the COVID-19 situation in the district. They have advised the officials to take steps to improve oxygen supply and beds in the district and have asked people to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Gandhi said that the main issue at present is availability of oxygen. “We and our officers are trying our best to ensure supply. Steps are also being taken to increase the number of beds,” he said. The Minister also examined the number of doctors and nurses in the district and has asked the administration to take necessary steps to increase their strength.