NE NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD, MAY 10
Based on the state administration’s experience in dealing with the first and second waves of coronavirus in Gujarat, a detailed action plan will be chalked out in the coming days to tackle a possible third wave, said Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Monday.
CM Shri @vijayrupanibjp convened a high-level meeting of COVID-19 Task Force including doctors, GBRC scientists, ministers and senior officials today for advance planning and preparedness to tackle the possible third wave of Corona virus as warned by global medical experts. pic.twitter.com/d1GwEsU8oZ
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) May 10, 2021
In view of the possibility of the “third wave” hitting India, as predicted by healthcare experts, the CM held a meeting with top doctors, who are part of the government’s task force on COVID-19, and scientists of the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) here to formulate a state-level strategy, said an official release.
CM Shri @vijayrupanibjp, in an exemplary gesture, allots his entire MLA grant of Rs. 1.50 crore to Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Hospital, Rajkot to set-up oxygen plant in this challenging times of the second wave of Corona pandemic. #GujaratFightsCovid19 pic.twitter.com/MNoaiNPBK3
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) May 10, 2021
During the meeting, it was decided to chalk out a detailed action plan in the coming days to tackle the possible third wave by strengthening health infrastructure, increase the number of oxygen-equipped beds and formulate treatment protocols for a better response, it said.
CM Shri @vijayrupanibjp virtually flagged-off 101 new BS-6 emission norms compliant buses of GSRTC today from Gandhinagar and shared that we have not let the ST bus services be affected even during the Corona period and have continued to serve the people in the difficult times. pic.twitter.com/f7b5ozkRZM
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) May 10, 2021
Rupani told participants that the focus in the third wave will be to minimise both deaths as well as coronavirus infections, according to the release.
He stressed that mass vaccination against COVID-19 holds the key to effectively tackle the new wave.
Rupani said the recent decline in fresh coronavirus cases in Gujarat was a result of “collective efforts” of healthcare workers, doctors and people.
During the meeting, doctors also discussed ways to tackle Mucormycosis, a serious but rare fungal infection which is now affecting coronavirus patients having other health issues, the release added.
Gujarat sees 11,592 COVID-19 cases, 117 deaths; 14,931 recover
Gujarat on Monday reported 11,592 COVID-19 cases, taking its tally to 6,92,604, while the day also saw 14,931 recoveries and 117 deaths, an official said.
The toll in the state stands at 8,511, and the recovery count is 5,47,935, which is 79.11 per cent of the overall tally, leaving it with 1,36,158 active cases, including 792 on ventilator support.
“Ahmedabad saw 3,263 new cases during the day, the highest in the state, followed by 1,230 in Vadodara, 1,092 in Surat, 572 in Rajkot, 565 in Jamnagar, 507 in Mehsana, 338 in Bhavnagar and 269 in Gandhinagar,” he said.
Ahmedabad also accounted for 20 deaths, followed by Jamnagar with 14, Vadodara 12, Surat and Rajkot 11 each, eight in Junagadh, he added.
An official release said 1,37,49,335 vaccine doses have been administered so far in the state, including 2,07,700 on Monday, of which 29,817 were in the 18-44 age group.
It said 33,55,185 people have been given the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as well.
In Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, 63 COVID-19 cases and 193 recoveries were reported on Monday, taking its tally to 9,075, including four deaths, and the recovery count to 7,702.
An official said the UT has an active caseload of 1,369.
Gujarat’s COVID-19 figures are positive cases 6,92,604, new cases 11,592, death toll 8,511, discharged 5,47,935, active cases 1,36,158, people tested so far – figures not released.
AMC opens 3rd drive-through facility for vaccination for 45+
Ahmedabad Municipal Corportaion on Monday announced that the third Drive-Through facility for vaccination for age group 45+ will be opened on Tuesday at AMC Ground, Near Green Ocean Party Plot & Lawn, Opposite D-Mart, Nikol, Ahmedabad (East Zone). It will function daily from 9 am to 5 pm.
