GUWAHATI: Assam health minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma has instructed the private hospitals in Guwahati to set up specialised facilities and dedicated teams for COVID-19 management. Dr. Sarma held a meeting with all the private hospitals in the city to discuss the necessary preparedness.
The meeting was convened in view of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Guwahati. He expressed apprehension that the number may further escalate.
“We are in tough times and all must contribute their bit,” Sarma mentioned in a tweet.
On Wednesday, 378 COVID-19 cases were reported from Guwahati. Earlier on Tuesday, 380 cases were found in the city. Minister Sarma has already cautioned about the critical situation in Guwahati.
In view of the rising number of cases, and likely further escalation, we held a meeting with all private hospitals in Guwahati and instructed them to set up specialised facility and dedicated teams for #COVID19 management.
We are in tough times and all must contribute their bit. pic.twitter.com/8Aq2nP9NcR
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 2, 2020
