Ratlam: After decline in corona cases for days together Ratlam logged 8 cases within two days.
On July 1 and July 2, only one case was reported while on July 3, no case of Covid-19 was found in the sample reports.
However, four cases a day were reported on July 4 and July 5.
District collector Kumar Purushottam on Tuesday chaired a meeting and directed for effective compliance of Covid protocol particularly wearing a mask and social distancing.
He said that at the health centers all preparations should be kept ready to deal with the third Covid wave. He directed police, revenue and municipal corporation officials to penalise locals who are found flouting corona norms.
Children's ward should be kept ready and at District Children Hospital on war footing level preparations should be completed, directed district collector.
In the district 'Kill Corona Survey' should be again started. Rapid Response Team should immediately trace at least 25 persons who came in contact with new Covid-19 patients.
Vaccination woes: Chaos mars slip distribution
On the other hand, the new system of distributing slips for the vaccination between 8 am to 9 am has failed to prevent chaos-like situation. On Monday the local administration planned to provide second dose of Covishield in two-three wards from one centre. However, beneficiaries exposed the tall claims of the administration. They alleged that chaos prevailed during the distribution of slips and there was no check or control to ensure that slips are distributed on first come first serve basis. Failing to get the slips, many who reached the centres returned disappointed. Locals from wards also flocked and grabbed the slips defeating the arrangement for ward wise centre.
Expertspeak
Expert here have suggested that to avert chaos like situation in Ratlam city, house to house vaccination covering one ward area should be held. Publicity of the drive should be given in advance though loudspeaker in the ward concerned beforehand.
Vaccination centres for today
Meanwhile, no vaccination was held on Tuesday. Administration on Tuesday announced that second dose of Covishield will be held on July 7 in the city at: Guru Ramdas School Vinoba Nagar, Community Hall Alkapuri, Kashyap Sabhagrih Sagod Road, DRM office Do Batti, Lions Hall powerhouse road, Rangoli Geeta Mandir Road, Maheshwari Bhawan Kasera Bazar, Suraj hall Ved Vyas Colony.
Jabs for those travelling abroad
At new collectorate premises, second dose vaccination of Covishield will be held of those who want to go abroad.
No jab job in rural areas
There will be no vaccination in rural areas and development bloc level, official information said.
