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States to conduct mock drills next week to review Covid preparedness

Specific focus on oxygen plants, ventilators, logistics and human resources; aim is to check whether the equipment is in running condition, or needs refurbishment

While cases have declined in India, three states — Delhi, Maharashtra and Kerala — still account for almost 48 per cent of the country’s daily Covid infections
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Some doctors, however, feel that if the last dose taken by an individual was more than a year ago, people should now go for another one now

Sohini Das Mumbai
Stepping up vigil, states in India will now undertake mock-drills across health units next week to ensure the operational readiness of Covid-19 dedicated facilities, with specific focus on oxygen plants, ventilators, logistics and human resources. The idea is to check whether the equipment is in running condition, or needs refurbishment.

Sanjay Khandare, Maharashtra health secretary, said the mock drill will only be conducted in government units.

India is reporting 153 daily fresh cases on average, and there is no concern at present about the pressure on healthcare infrastructure, even as researchers predict that neighbouring China’s deaths could touch millions.

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