Mumbai: The growing number of corona patients in the state is raising concerns. Holi and Dhulwad were celebrated across the state in the wake of rising coronavirus cases. Corona guidelines were followed in many places, while in some places the picture of violation of the rules was seen on Monday. Meanwhile, the administration is now planning to ensure that health facilities are not inadequate in view of the growing number of Corona patients.
Dhulwad celebration by following preventive corona guidelines
Dhulavad was celebrated across the state following the preventive rules during the corona crisis. Shimga was celebrated in Ratnagiri following the Corona prevention rules. In Kolhapur too, the children and elders celebrated Dhulwad by following the corona guidelines. In Raigad, there was no crowd on the beaches.
Meanwhile, District Collector Milind Shambharkar has instructed to strictly abide by the corona guidelines in the Assembly as elections to be held in Pandharpur.
Good Response to night curfew in Mumbai
There was a good response in Mumbai to the night curfew imposed in the state. Many shopkeepers closed their shops by eight o'clock at night. Shops were open after 8 pm at a few places. However, these shops were also closed on the initiative of the administration.
80 per cent beds in private hospitals in Pune will be taken over
In view of the growing number of corona patients in Pune, 80 per cent beds in private hospitals will be taken over. The municipality has ordered that 80 per cent of the beds in the city's 20 largest private hospitals be reserved for corona patients. Through this, 2,000 beds will be available for Corona patients.
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Chances of beds shortage
Experts have said that there is a chance of a shortage of beds in the state due to the rapid growth of corona. Out of the 3 lakh 57 thousand isolation beds available in the state at present, 1 lakh 7 thousand beds have been provided to the patients. The remaining beds are also being filled quickly. Therefore, there is a possibility of a shortage of beds. Meanwhile, 116 beds from 4 private hospitals were acquired for treatment of corona patients in Washim.
Inspection by Health Minister in Chandrapur
Health Minister Rajesh Tope reviewed the condition of Corona in Chandrapur and directed the administration to set up 20 to 25 oxygen beds in every taluka of the district. In the next wave, if the number of patients per day goes above 500, planning should be done in preparation for an emergency, Tope further said.
5 corona patients die in Jalgaon
Five corona patients died at the sub-district hospital in Chopda, Jalgaon. However, none of the five deaths were due to lack of oxygen, Dr. Manoj Patil later clarified.
The number of devotees in the Ambabai temple decreased
Against the backdrop of the corona, the number of devotees at the Shri Ambabai temple at Karveer Nivasani in Kolhapur has once again declined. Now, only 400 to 500 devotees are coming to worship Shri Ambabai Devi in a day, the temple committee has informed.
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Action in Nagpur, yet crowd to buy meat
In view of the increasing prevalence of corona, the Nagpur district administration is taking disciplinary action against the violators. On Monday, a picture was seen that the administration had taken strict action against those who went out to celebrate Dhulwad. However, chicken-meat shops were found to be violating the Corona rules in the city.
Action by Guardian Minister in Nashik
In Nashik, Guardian Minister Chhagan Bhujbal took action on a beer bar for breaking the rules. The administration sealed two hotels in the Panchavati area. The 300-year-old tradition of Peshwa-era Rahad Rangpanchami in Nashik will be busted due to the corona. Meanwhile, two hotels in Kopargaon that do not comply with the Corona prevention guidelines have been sealed by the administration for seven days. The lockdown has been decided from March 30 to April 5 in Rahata.
Instead of lockdown, increase testing - Chandrakant Patil
BJP State President Chandrakant Patil has opposed the lockdown in the State. "Lockdown is not an option to the growing number of corona patients. If you impose lockdown now, you won’t pay a single rupee package. Staying in Matoshri you won’t understand how people survived throughout the year. Therefore, the government should focus on curing patients by treating them early by increasing corona testing without imposing lockdown," Patil said.
