Many who Returned to Punjab from Nanded Tested COVID Positive
After getting to know that some of the pilgrims, who have returned from Nanded (Maharashtra) a few days ago, and had tested positive for Novel Coronavirus (COVID 19), Fatehgarh Sahib MP Dr. Amar Singh spoke to SDM Khanna and Civil Surgeon Ludhiana over the phone, and directed them for providing best healthcare and treatment to the patients.
It is pertinent to mention that out of total patients, who have returned from Nanded, seven have tested positive, and they are residents of Samrala Vidhan Sabha constituency which is a part of Fatehgarh Sahib Parliamentary constituency. Dr. Amar Singh immediately spoke to both the officials when he came to know about this development.
SDM Khanna Mr. Sandeep Singh told the MP that around 20 suspected patients would be kept at Civil Hospital Khanna, and 10 beds have been prepared for positive patients. He assured Dr. Amar Singh that elaborate arrangements have been made for stay, medicines, and food for both suspected and positive patients.
Similarly, Civil Surgeon Dr. Rajesh Kumar Bagga informed that samples of all the patients have been taken and have been sent for testing. He informed that once the reports are received, they would be shifted to different hospitals for treatment. He assured that medicines, doctors and medical staff have already been put on high alert in the district so that the best treatment can be provided to the patients.
Dr Amar Singh directed both the officials that no laxity towards their treatment would be tolerated and the best healthcare is provided to them. He also directed them that information related to the status of patients should be provided to them from time to time.
