In Chhattisgarh, the number of deaths due to COVID-19 has risen during the past two weeks. Coronavirus claimed more than 200 lives in the state during the last 15 days.

Chhattisgarh Chief Secretary R.P.Mandal has expressed concern over the increasing number of deaths due to COVID-19 in the state and directed the authorities to pay special attention to the Rapid Covid test.

During a review meeting held in the state capital Raipur, the Chief Secretary said that in most of the cases it has been observed that the patient has died within twenty-four hours of hospitalization. The Chief Secretary has asked all district collectors to ensure Covid testing as per the target and also the availability of a sufficient number of beds with oxygen facility in district hospitals.

The Chief Secretary has also directed to conduct an intensive awareness campaign to motivate the people to adopt Covid Appropriate behavior.

He said that people should be made aware of the use of masks, maintaining a safe distance, and regular hand-cleaning to prevent corona infection.

Apart from this, people should also be motivated to get a Covid test done within 24 hours after having any symptoms similar to corona infection so that treatment can be started as soon as possible.