Coronavirus: Rajasthan reports 3 new cases; CM apprises about rapid testing in the state

On Tuesday, Rajashtan reported three more  cases of Coronavirus, taking total number of cases in state to 328.  virus has so far claimed six lives in state. However, officials maintain that deaths occurred due to co-morbidity -- more than one illness or disease occurring in one person at same time.

However, taking cognisance over outbreak, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot apprised about rapid testing in state and said, 

"Rajasthan will start rapid testing in state within a week; ordered 10 lakh testing kits from China," said Gehlot.

entire state is under lockdown from March 22 and a massive survey and screening is underway to trace contagion.

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Bhilwara SP speaks to Republic TV

Meanwhile, Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district was among handful of districts in country where coronavirus pandemic threatened to spiral out of control, with two dozen positive cases recorded in first few days. In an exclusive interview to Republic TV,  SP of  Bhilwara Harinder Kumar stated that number of positive cases are maximum in area and curfew was imposed with or measures being taken. He ded that nearby districts were also sealed and movement across borders stopped. 

"We have imposed curfew in city limits where ppositive cases were reported. We have extended curfew till 13 April. We are taking extreme care as far as Bhilwara is concerned," said SP.

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Rajasthan CM writes to PM Modi

 Rajasthan government is seeking urgent steps to empower state governments. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking an ecomic pack including Rs 1 lakh crore for state governments. CM Gehlot in his letter mentioned rapidly deteriorating financial condition due to decline in revenues.

In letter, Chief Minister of Rajasthan has mentioned that  Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently increased limit of W and Means vance (WMA) by 30 per cent, but t as interest-free. According to him, RBI should be providing an interest-free WMA facility to state governments to effectively deal with Coronavirus pandemic. 

Chief Minister has furr requested PM Modi to increase COVID-19 testing facilities in order to get an accurate picture of spre of virus in country. He has also requested to make arrangements for importing testing kits and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for doctors and medical staff, as well as to fix price of ventilators.

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Meanwhile, according to latest update of Health Ministry, re are 4,281 cases in country including 3,851 active cases. While 111 deaths have been reported overall, around 319 people have been cured/discharged/migrated. Currently, highest number of cases have been reported from Maharashtra and Tamil Nu.

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