With the possibility of a third possible wave and the danger of the Delta Plus variant coronavirus, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday, June 28, cautioned people to adhere to COVID-related norms.
Against this backdrop, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray clarified that the government is ready to inoculate 15 lakhs people every day.
Speaking virtually at the inauguration function of a jumbo COVID Care Centre (CCC) in suburban Malad, Thackeray said the need of the hour was to be more cautious and remain alert considering the threat of a possible third wave of the pandemic.
The Malad Covid Centre, constructed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), is one of the four new facilities being set up to strengthen the health infrastructure to tackle the possible third wave of the pandemic.
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Thackeray also mentioned that the health of citizens was a priority for his government and there will be no compromise on protecting them from COVID-19. Even though the daily number of COVID-19 cases is falling, people should continue to follow the COVID appropriate behaviour.
Though the bed occupancy is less now, the COVID appropriate behaviour has to be followed by all. In the first wave, we (the government) were the first to erect a jumbo COVID facility at BKC (Bandra Kurla Complex) in a record time," the CM was quoted by PTI.
Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde, Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat, Minority Development Minister Nawab Malik, Transport Minister Adv. Anil Parab, Mumbai Guardian Minister Aslam Sheikh, Mumbai Suburban Guardian Minister Aaditya Thackeray, Mayor Kishori Pednekar, Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal were present on the occasion. Metropolitan Commissioner SK Srinivasan was present.
Newly-constructed Malad Jumbo Covid Center has 2170 beds. About 70 per cent of them are oxygen beds and 192 are ICU beds. There are 200 oxygen beds for children and 50 ICU beds for paediatrics.
Besides, new jumbo centers at Kanjurmarg, Sion, Worli Racecourse will also start soon. Additionally, the bed capacity at NESCO centre, Richardson and Cruddas facility at Byculla and the NSCI is being ramped up.
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