Cyclone Tauktae: Shah stresses on protection of COVID hospitals, oxygen plants
The Hindu
A statement said Mr. Shah “specifically reviewed the preparedness of all health facilities in the areas likely to be impacted by the cyclone”.
Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the preparedness for Cyclone Tauktae in Gujarat, Maharashtra and two Union territories on Sunday and “specifically” stressed that all health facilities, including those for COVID-19 treatment, falling in the affected areas should be secured along with the patients. At a video-conference with the Chief Ministers of Gujarat and Maharashtra and the administrators of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Mr. Shah also advised them to ensure adequate stocks of all essential medicines and supplies in the hospitals, keeping in view a likely disruption in the movement of vehicles, a statement issued by the Union home ministry said.
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