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The number of Covid-19 cases in Gujarat rose to 7,697 after 394 more tested positive, while 23 deaths brought victims to 472 on Saturday when a core team led by the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Randeep Guleria visited the state.
Following the request made by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani to the Center, Guleria and Dr. Manish Suneja visited the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital on Saturday and gave various instructions.
The AIIMS director interacted with government and private doctors in the state and also guided front-line warriors in the ground fight against the coronavirus, according to a government statement.
“People don’t need to be afraid of him (Covid), but precautions must be taken. One should see a doctor as soon as they notice any symptoms of Covid-19. The elderly and patients with comorbid conditions could be in trouble if there is a delay in reporting symptoms, “Guleria said.
He said that it is difficult to win this battle without public awareness and public cooperation, adding that social distancing, strict implementation of the blockade and protection measures are essential.
The statement said additional chief secretary Pankaj Kumar and other dedicated Covid-19 officers appointed throughout the state had extensive discussions with the two senior doctors. They discussed the treatment provided to patients, while the two AIIMS physicians discussed their experiences and insights regarding Covid-19 in detail, according to the statement.
Of the 394 new cases, Ahmedabad registered the highest at 280, followed by Surat (30) and Vadodra (27). Of 23 deaths, 20 were reported from Ahmedabad and one from Banaskantha, Jamnagar and Panchamahal.
Jayanti Ravi, chief secretary (health) said the lowest number of deaths in the past week was reported on Saturday. “The recovery rate in the last 15 days has improved by 450%. So far, 2,019 people have been discharged, ”he said.
In another development, the government on Saturday announced relief for gas-based industries. CM Secretary Ashwani Kumar said the deadline for paying gas bills, which was due in the second week of March, has been extended to May 10 for all industries operating on Gujarat Gas. Invoices due May 10, 2020 can be paid until June 23, 2020
The CM secretary also said that the new industrial units in Gujarat will receive relief from all related acts and regulations for 1,200 days. However, they will be required to follow the minimum wages, the Law, the Industrial Safety Rules and the Employee Compensation Law.
Meanwhile, flights from Singapore, the Philippines, the USA With a total of 1,099 people, the United States, the United Kingdom and Kuwait will land in stages at the Ahmedabad airport from May 10.
“All passengers will undergo a thermal evaluation and the necessary medical check-up followed by institutional quarantine,” said Kumar.
Police Director General (DGP) Shivanand Jha said attacks on crown warriors will not be tolerated at all costs and that attackers will face strict action.
“During the shutdown, some people are making efforts to trick the state’s citizens into protesting the shutdown, while the shutdown is for the benefit of the citizens. Such individuals will be located and subject to legal action, “Jha said in a statement.
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