PM Modi takes stock of pandemic situation in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reviewed Covid-19 situation in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi through video conferencing and directed the officials to provide all possible assistance to the public.

During the discussion, PM Modi once again reiterated the need for “do gaz doori, mask hai zaroori” (two yards distance, and mask is necessary). He also asked the administration to make all people above 45 years of age aware of the vaccination campaign.

PM Modi thanked all the doctors and medical staff of the country and said that even in this hour of crisis, they are doing their duty sincerely. He asserted that we have to learn from last year’s experiences and move forward cautiously.

The Prime Minister said that the expansion and modernization of medical infrastructure in Varanasi in the last 5-6 years has helped in fighting Covid-19. Simultaneously, the availability of beds, ICU and oxygen in Varanasi is being augmented. The Prime Minister focused on the need to increase efforts at all levels in view of the stress due to the increased number of patients. He said that the Varanasi administration should step up the pace of work in all the fields in the same way it has rapidly set up the ‘Kashi Covid Response Centre’, according to the PMO.

PM Modi also emphasised on “Test, Track and Treat” and said that like the first wave, the same strategy has to be adopted to win over viruses. “He also emphasised on providing contract tracing and test reports of infected persons at the earliest. He also directed the administration to discharge all responsibilities towards the patients and their families living in home isolation in a sensitive manner,” PMO said. PM Modi praised the voluntary organisations of Varanasi for working closely with the government and said they should be further encouraged.