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Published 19:33 IST, March 19th 2020

Coronavirus: Delhi minister reviews availability of masks, sanitizers, medicines

Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Imran Hussain on Thursday reviewed the availability of face masks, sanitizers and medicines across the national capital in the wake of coronavirus outbreak.

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Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Imran Hussain on Thursday reviewed the availability of face masks, sanitizers and medicines across the national capital in the wake of coronavirus outbreak.

He also directed the Commissioner, Food and Civil Supplies, to ensure availability of masks, sanitizers in various offices of the department.

Hussain also asked fair price shop dealers to wear masks and use sanitizers while distributing ration to beneficiaries, a statement said.

The office-bearers of Delhi Sarkari Ration Dealers Association assured the minister that it is the collective responsibility of all, including fair price shop dealers, to take all necessary precautions to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Updated 19:33 IST, March 19th 2020

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