PM directs availability of medical supplies for COVID-19

at 4:50 pm

New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today directed officials to ensure sufficient availability of all medical equipment such as ventilators, coveralls and masks, to be used in COVID-19 response.

He issued the directions while chairing a joint meeting of the empowered groups constituted for planning and ensuring implementation of COVID-19 response activities in the country.

At the meeting, the Prime Minister reviewed countrywide preparedness regarding availability of hospitals, proper isolation and quarantine facilities, the PMO said.

He also viewed disease surveillance, testing and critical care training and also directed the concerned groups and officials to ensure sufficient production, procurement and availability of all essential medical equipment such as PPEs, masks, gloves and ventilators.

The PM also directed the groups and officials concerned to ensure sufficient production, procurement and availability of all essential medical equipment such as PPEs, masks, gloves and ventilators, the Prime Minister’s Office tweeted.