CM Yogi Adityanath allows state aircraft to be used to bring Covid-19 test equipment

LUCKNOW: In an unusual move, chief minister Yogi Adityanath has authorised the use of state aircraft for bringing medical equipment from other states to UP.
This is the first time that a state aircraft has been used for such a purpose. Sources said that in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, with most modes of transport closed, there have been occasions when medical equipment is required urgently in the state.
At this point, the CM decided to hand over the use of the state aircraft to the health department.
The aircraft has already been used on two occasions and will be sent to Goa on June 9 to bring back a consignment of Truenat machines.
“The Truenat machines are being used for detection of Covid-19 as they are able to give the test result in one to one and a half hours. The machines are therefore being used before conducting emergency surgeries as patients need to be cleared of Covid-19 before any medical procedure,” said an official.
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This is the first time that the state aircraft is being used for transportation of medical equipment.
The aircraft had earlier been sent to Bangalore and Goa to bring medical equipment. On June 1, the aircraft was sent to Goa to bring 21 Truenat machines.
On April 7, the aircraft was sent to Bangalore to bring 150 A-star fortitude kits.