Chandigarh, 17th July,
2020: Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, Sh. VP Singh
Badnore today presided over Daily War Room meeting. The meeting was attended by Sh. Manoj Parida,
Adviser, UT, Chandigarh, Sh. Arun Gupta, Principal Secretary (Home), Sh. Sanjay
Beniwal, Director General of Police and Sh. AK Sinha, Finance Secretary at Raj
Bhawan. The Administrator also interacted with Sh. KK Yadav, Commissioner,
Municipal Corporation and Sh. Mandip Singh Brar, Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh, Deputy Commissioners of Mohali &
Panchkula, Director-PGIMER, Director Health Services and Director Principal,
GMCH through Video Conferencing.
WAR ROOM DIRECTIONS
1. Dr. Jagat Ram, Director, PGIMER stated
that they have tested 459 covid samples from Chandigarh, Punjab and Leh, out of
which 25 were found positive. Dr. BS
Chavan, Director Principal, GMCH stated that they have tested 174 covid
samples, out of which 17 were found positive.
Dr. G. Dewan, Director Health Services stated that they have completed
second round of house-to-house screening of entire Manimajra. During the drive, 48,598 people from 2,241
houses were thoroughly examined and 12 suspect cases have been referred for
testing. Dr. Dewan also stated that
second round of screening in Sector 16 and 32 has been started. 14 teams comprising 30 health workers have
been deputed for the work.
2. Deputy Commissioner, Mohali stated that
they have 169 active cases. Deputy
Commissioner, Panchkula stated that they have 93 active cases. Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh stated that
they have 148 active cases.
3. The Administrator expressed concern
about the rise in number of cases. He
appealed the residents to strictly follow the guidelines issued for containing
spread of infection. He directed the
residents to stay indoor, maintain social distancing and wear masks regularly.
4. The Administrator also stated that the
residents must avoid crowded areas and should not venture out of their homes,
unless there is unavoidable work. He
also advised the citizens to self-monitor their temperature and immediately
report to local health authorities, if there is any symptom. He further stated that more restrictions and
even curfew could be imposed, in case it is found that the residents do not
follow the guidelines issued by the Administration for containing covid.
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