Goa CM says government staff to donate plasma

PANAJI: Stating that more than 1,000 government employees have recovered from Covid, chief minister Pramod Sawant directed collectors to urge government employees who have recovered to donate plasma.
Sawant took stock of the medical facilities at Covid care centres, including availability of doctors, ambulance, occupancy of beds, disposal of medical waste and security arrangement.
He not only stressed on the need to create awareness among those who have recovered about plasma donation, but also on providing quality food and good hygiene at all Covid centers.
Sawant held a comprehensive review meeting with the officers in-charge of all Covid care centres over video conferencing. Collector (north) R Menaka and collector (south) Ajit Roy were also present for the meeting.
It was highlighted during the course of the meeting that more than 1,000 patients who have recovered are officials of various government departments.
CM also asked officers to be vigilant and promptly resolve any issue that creates inconvenience to patients, whenever they arise. Both district collectors also briefed the CM regarding the Covid management at the care centre in their respective districts.
Sawant urged all officers to put in their best to tide over the current period of crisis.