Assam: CM Sonowal Reviews COVID-19 Situation

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed the COVID-19 situation of the state on Friday. In a meeting held at his official residence at Kharghuli in Guwahati, the chief minister took stock of the steps taken by the Health Department for treatment of COVID-19 patients and isolation as well as quarantine arrangements made by the Health Department.

The meeting was held to discuss the guidelines for Unlock 1 which would come into effect from Monday. The Chief Minister directed to take adequate measures to ensure strict compliance of Health Department guidelines during the lockdown relaxation period.

The chief minister also assessed the challenges faced by people during lockdown and measures taken for ensuring their good health. Further, the meet discussed the strategy to be adopted if the number of COVID-19 positive continues to increase in future.

The meeting was also attended by the Principal Secretary of Health Department Sameer Sinha and apprised the Chief Minister about the latest COVID-19 situation in the State and the steps taken by the department to control the same.

Chief Secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna, DGP Bhaskarjyoti Mahanta, CM's Principal Secretary Sanjay Lohiya were also present in the meeting.