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New Delhi:EROS TIMES: CM Arvind Kejriwal and Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan today, held a joint meeting to review the preparedness for tackling Corona virus, in the wake of four confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Delhi.
Hon’ble LG of Delhi, Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain and senior Delhi government officials were also present in the meeting.
Briefing the media on the meeting, CM Arvind Kejriwal said that both the State and the Central governments are working to address the issue in a coordinated manner.
He said, “All the ministers and the officials of the Delhi government and the Central Government were present today at the meeting.
We want to thank Union Health Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan for convening a meeting on COVID-19. Hon’ble LG Anil Baijal, Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain, all mayors, and officials of the Delhi government were present in the meeting.
A discussion on the significant developments and measures taken on Coronavirus as well as further actions that shall be taken was held today in the meeting.
We have successfully been able to contain the spread of Corona because both the governments are working in a coordinated manner.
The general public is also very alert and is cooperating with us to a large extent.”
CM Arvind Kejriwal said that most of the Corona virus cases so far have been from those who have traveled back from other countries. “All the people who came in contact with the infected people have been identified and quarantined, which has contained the outbreak of the virus.
We will also conduct awareness drives and public announcements and distribute pamphlets regarding Corona, and both the governments will cooperate on the matter.
Airport authorities have been directed to conduct thermal screening of the passengers.
Those from Delhi are also being monitored consistently for 14 days for any symptoms,” he added.
CM Kejriwal warned the public against hoarding of masks and hand sanitizer amid rising demand due to the corona virus outbreak.
He reiterated that people who are not suffering from any respiratory issues are not required to wear masks.
He said, “Only those with respiratory diseases, infected patients, or those who came in contact with infected people are required to wear masks.
Hand sanitizer are also not needed. Washing hands with regular soap and water for 20 seconds is enough.”
CM Arvind Kejriwal urged people to avoid mass gatherings in the wake of Corona virus. “I will not celebrate Holi this year, due to Corona virus and the riots that happened in Delhi recently.
I want to wish everyone Happy Holi. I would like to appeal to all the people to stay away from crowded places.
It is advisable to avoid any personal touch. Metro, buses, and hospitals will be disinfected daily,” he added.
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