Administration is fully prepared to tackle the second wave of covid: Sanjivani Expert Group 

Ludhiana: Terming the second wave is more intense than the earlier one, the Sanjivani expert panel, a team of the specialized doctors constituted in collaboration with the Ludhiana administration, asked the people to follow the SMS (social distancing, Mask and Sanitization) principle in their routine life to contain fresh Covid in Punjab.

In a special Facebook live session on official page of District Public Relations Office Ludhiana regarding COVID-19 by Dr Bishav Mohan and Dr Rajesh Mahajan from DMCH, Dr Mary John from CMCH and District Immunization Officer Dr Kiran Gill and ADC (General) Amarjit Bains, said that the administration is fully prepared to beat the second wave of novel coronavirus if it hits the state in the coming days.

They added that we have acquired a lot of knowledge from the first wave of the deadly virus, we are in a better position to deal with the virus as we have now strengthened health infrastructure, manpower, improved ICU care facilities, and availabilities of ventilators, oxygen, and others here but people have to give their wholeheartedly support to the administration. 

They said that people need to be cautious and must contact the doctor immediately in case of flu-like symptoms to ensure timely treatment to the potential Covid patient. Further, they appealed all the eligible to get vaccine immediately to prevent the spread of the pathogen by breaking transmission of the virus. 

They disclosed that special emphasis is being laid to ensure dedicated ICU facilities for level-III patients by sharing best medical practices learnt from the first wave among the doctors of government and private hospitals.