In view of rising Covid-19 cases, Chandigarh Administration orders closure of Rock Garden and Bird Park
Tribune Web Desk
Chandigarh, January 3
In the wake of steep rise in Covid-19 cases, the Chandigarh Administration has decided to close down Rock Garden and Bird Park till further orders.
The UT Administration had yesterday decided to close all activities, including boating, at Sukhna Lake from Monday to Saturday.
The administration, however, had given a few hours relaxation for morning and evening walkers for six days. The lake will remain completely shut every Sunday.
As per the orders, people will be allowed to have a morning walk from 5 am to 9 am and evening walk between 6 pm and 8 pm.
A UT official said visitors would be allowed during the hours of relaxation only if they followed the Covid protocol.
Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Banwarilal Purohit gave his New Year greetings to all the administrative officers.
He shared that this war room will work in full effectiveness from now on. He has asked the officials to ensure proper oxygen supply and availability of beds in the hospitals, intensify testing and enhance vaccinations to combat the situation.
Professor GD Puri, PGIMER, informed that they have 250 Covid beds, of which 48 have been activated.
Dr Suman Singh, DHS Chandigarh shared that 606 isolation beds for asymptomatic and mild cases are available at GMSH-16 and 50 have been made functional.
Dr Jasbinder Kaur, Director Principal, stated that 250 oxygen beds and 80 ventilator beds are available in GMCH-32. All the institutions have adequate oxygen supply for Covid patients.
Secretary Health, Yashpal Garg, shared that they have already procured the buffer stock for essential medicines of Covid.
Chandigarh has 53.8 metric tonnes of oxygen available in city’s health institutes, whereas the requirement is of 49.5 metric tonnes. He further informed that there is sufficient Covid vaccination stock for both adult and children.
Deputy Commissioner, Mohali, stated that they have 164 active cases. Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula, stated that they have 129 active cases and Deputy Commissioner, UT, Chandigarh, stated that they have 321 active cases.
The administrator asked the neighbouring districts to support each other and control the Covid situation by joint efforts. He has asked to ensure strict enforcement of Covid protocol in the city.
