Punjab Health Minister chaired a high level meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review the Corona situation and vaccination campaign here on Monday. Present in the meeting were Law Minister Raja Basharat, Chief Secretary Punjab, Additional Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretary Home, CCPO Lahore and military and civil officials of the country. The Minister reviewed Corona control measures, increase in number of vaccination centers, increase in health facilities in Punjab hospitals and facilities. Additional Chief Secretary Home and Secretary Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Ms. Sarah Aslam apprised the Health Minister of the current situation of the Pandemic. Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid said, “The number of vaccination centers is being increased in the province. We are vaccinating around 80,000 people in a day. In private hospitals, there has been an addition of 40 ventilators and 400 beds. There will be tougher restrictions in cities having higher positivity rate. All institutions are working collectively to control the Pandemic. The facilities have been increased in hospitals. The vaccination staff is being doubled at centers. As per NCOC directions, the SOPS are being strictly enforced. Saving precious lives is our first priority. The government cannot win this battle without the support of the people. People are requested to follow SOPs. Law Minister Raja Basharat said that corona situation is being monitored across the province 24 hours. The oxygen supply is being ensured in all hospitals. Arrangements are being improved at all vaccination centers.
