Jeypore: Odisha Development Commissioner Suresh Mahapatra and Secretary to CM (5T) VK Pandian today visited Jeypore and reviewed the district administration’s Covid-19 preparedness.
As part of the review, they visited the Covid-19 hospital set up in the town.
The Jeypore sub-divisional hospital has been converted into a full-fledged standalone 150 bedded exclusive Covid-19 hospital. The facility has three ventilators, 20 ICUs, observation ward and special ward for COVID-19 patients. Also, accommodation facility for doctors and paramedics has been made.
The Development Commissioner and 5T Secretary held detailed discussions with Collector Madhusudan Mishra and other senior officials of the district regarding all aspects such as implementation of lockdown restrictions, providing livelihood to the needy, restarting MGNREGA work and issues related to stranded workers and labourers.
They have advised the administration for strict adherence to social distancing norms in all activities.