Uttar Pradesh has asked hospitals to stay on alert and keep isolation wards ready amid swine flu concerns. The move comes as Delhi reports over 2,600 H1N1 cases and reviews hospital preparedness.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed all hospitals across the state to remain on alert amid concerns over swine flu and ensure continuous monitoring of the situation.
The Chief Minister instructed district magistrates and health department officials to maintain special vigilance in their respective districts and regularly review healthcare arrangements. Hospitals have also been directed to keep isolation wards ready and ensure adequate stocks of medicines and testing kits.
Officials have been asked to conduct regular reviews of swine flu cases and ensure that there is no lapse in preparedness or patient care. Any significant change in the situation must be reported to the state government immediately.
The directions aim to ensure timely detection, treatment and containment of any potential rise in swine flu cases across Uttar Pradesh.
