Rajasthan to raise testing capacity to 50,000 per day: Health minister

AJMER: Medical and health minister Raghu Sharma claimed that Rajasthan is ahead in the country in testing for coronavirus. He said that at present, about 41,500 tests are being conducted daily and that the number will be increased to 50,000 per day.
Sharma had come to his assembly constituency Kekri in the district and was briefing the media here on Thursday. He said that Rajasthan is ahead in whole country in the recovery rate of coronavirus patients and the average of mortality rate is also lower than the average of mortality rate of the country.
He said now, there are more asymptomatic corona patients and the state government is increasing the testing capacity in the state. At present, 21 districts of the state are testing for coronavirus.
The minister claimed that health infrastructure is turning strong and the state government has increased beds, ventilators, oxygen and other equipment. The government is trying to control the infection and therefore, the common man has to support these efforts.
People have to wear face masks, have to wash hands and do not have to spit in public places. He praised chief minister Ashok Gehlot and said that in the leadership of Gehlot, Rajasthan is fighting the battle against coronavirus with all strength and thus the state is being praised throughout the country.
He added that Rajasthan initiated plasma therapy and is now combating coronavirus through different campaigns and by bringing in latest machines from America.
The minister listened to the problems of the people in Kekri and directed the officials to provide facilities to the people so they do not have to gather at government offices and maintain social distancing. He also met the local leaders and discussed the coronavirus situation in Ajmer district.