Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that "vigilance and caution are necessary,' though there are only 829 active cases of COVID-19 and the positivity rate is below 0.05 per cent in the state.
Addressing a press conference, after the inspection of the Covid facility and Oxygen Plant at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Lucknow, the Chief Minister said, "Today, I have inspected the dedicated Covid-19 Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. According to experts, the third wave is not as dangerous as compared to the second wave. But from the point of view of vigilance and caution, it is necessary that all the arrangements are done by the administration."
The chief minister also made an appeal about not spreading fear among people while urging caution.
"I also appeal that instead of creating fear and panic among people, it will be better if you pay attention to vigilance and caution," he added.
He further said there is no need to worry about Covid and added, "We just have to take precautions. The positivity rate in the state is below 0.05 per cent. There are about 829 active cases in the state of which 562 cases are in home isolation and are mild. The virus is weakening, but vigilance and caution are necessary in view of the intensity of the infection," said the Chief Minister.
The CM also informed that there is a supply of medical oxygen to each bed of the 200-bedded Covid dedicated hospital.
"The Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) installed here during the second wave is fully functional. There is a supply of medical oxygen to each bed of this 200-bedded Covid dedicated hospital. Also, 600 cylinders are on standby here," he said.