Mumbai: With the increase in the number of cases of Coronavirus in the state, the government has started taking some decisions regarding the precautionary measures. The period of home quarantine in the state has now been reduced to seven days from 10 days earlier. Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that after seven days of home quarantine, the person concerned will have to undergo RTPCR test.
Giving information about the decision taken in the task force meeting, Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that since the last few days the number of corona patients is increasing in the state and the number of corona virus is doubling in three days which is a matter of concern. subject is.
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Antigen testing booth will be built
In the last few days, the number of victims in the state is increasing rapidly. The number of corona virus is doubling in three days which is a matter of concern. However, 90 percent of them do not have symptoms. Of the remaining 10 percent, 1-2 percent are hospitalized. In a sense this is a positive thing. Tope said that emphasis would be laid on antigen testing and for this an antigen testing booth would be set up at Chowk Chowk. If the antigen is positive then RTPCR test is not required. Tope said that strict measures need to be taken for those who have not been vaccinated. Rajesh Tope also warned that those who understand this language will explain in that language.
no need for lockdown
Tope said that there is no need for lockdown today, but restrictions will be imposed based on the number of patients. The sanctions will not take effect immediately but a decision will be taken at an appropriate time. According to the existing rules, booster doses have to be taken in government hospitals. However, private hospitals are allowed to give booster doses to their employees in their hospitals.