Panchkula, April 22
The Panchkula Health Department has decided to add over 100 oxygen beds to tackle the prevailing Covid-19 situation.
"Healthcare system has come under immense pressure with the second wave raging the district. So, we have decided to add 105 more oxygen beds at the Civil Hospital and three private hospitals to tide over the situation," said Civil Surgeon Dr Jasjeet Kaur.
The Health Department has decided to increase home isolation teams from 16 to 25 by roping in AYUSH officials. The number of vehicles to ferry Covid patients has also been increased. The Civil Surgeon said in view of the rapid increase in active caseload, facilities at Covid care centres were also being spruced up.
Scary positivity rate
"The positivity rate of the district was around 30 per cent today. We didn't expect it to be this bad. If this trend goes on, we will soon be struggling to cater to the critical care needs of the population," said Dr Kaur. — TNS
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