Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh is having a high-level meeting with Deputy Commissioners, Police Chiefs and among other officials to review the emergency measures tackle the current peak in COVID-19 cases in Punjab.
The development came a day after Punjab CM held a press conference in Chandigarh and stated that Covid19 situation in state is critical.
Chief Principal Secretary to CM Suresh Kumar and CM’s Principal Advisor Prashant Kishor is also the part of meeting. This is reportedly the first meeting of CM with newly appointed Prashant Kishor as Principal Advisor.
As per information CM exhorted the officers to spruce up all the necessary arrangements and remain in top gear to effectively tackle the recent up-swing in the cases, while asking all the districts to step up the testing of the contacts to break the chain of transmission.
He is also reportedly having a detailed discussions with the medical experts and seeking their opinion regarding measures required to contain the spread during the meeting.
Meanwhile, several stringent measures, including restrictions on gatherings, is expected to be announced after this meeting.
Besides, the CM has also submitted his suggestion to Prime Minister during covid-review meet on opening up the vaccination to younger people in the worst hit areas and also to all those in public dealing.