Gehlot reviews coronavirus situation in Rajasthan

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said that Rajasthan is among leing states fighting coronavirus pandemic and its measures to contain spre of virus has been appreciated across country.

Gehlot said this while reviewing pandemic situation through video conference.

He asked officials present during meeting to remain fully focused on dealing with pandemic without worrying about political developments in state.

"Our government will exert full force in fight against corona. It is priority of government to prevent corona pandemic from going out of control," he said, according to a government statement.

Gehlot ordered officials to distribute Rs 1,000 as ex-gratia to 35 lakh needy families and give cash to eligible beneficiaries who do t have bank accounts.

Medical and Health Minister Raghu Sharma said testing capacity in state has reached 40,000. recovery rate has increased and death rate is much lower than national aver.

He said efforts are being me to get permission for plasma rapy in more districts.

(im from PTI)