It is important to ensure that the entire COVID infrastructure is in state of operational readiness: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya

Dr Mandaviya cautioned against complacency and urged everyone to follow COVID appropriate behaviour

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare visited Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi today to review the mock drill being undertaken for ensuring readiness of hospital infrastructure for COVID-19 management.

The Union Minister stated that “I recently reviewed the COVID-19 status and preparedness of prevention and management of COVID with State Health Ministers. Mock drills are being conducted across the country today to review the preparedness for management of COVID-19, for which clinical readiness at hospitals is crucial. Government as well as private hospitals are undertaking mock drills today. State Health Ministers are reviewing the drills in their respective states”, he stated.

Dr Mandaviya cautioned against complacency and urged everyone to follow COVID appropriate behaviour. He emphasised to remain on the alert, refrain from sharing unverified information and ensure high level of preparedness. “COVID cases are rising all over the world and India might witness a spike in cases too. Hence it is important that the entire COVID infrastructure in terms of equipment, processes and human resources are at a state of operational readiness”, he stated.