Deputy Commissioner/ Chairman, DDMA Leh, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse took stock of the current Covid-19 situation in the Leh district during a meeting with concerned officials on November 6.

DC Leh enquired about the arrangement and preparation of medical facilities in terms of beds, oxygen, and medicines. He directed the concerned officers to make necessary arrangements at all levels to overcome any spike in Covid-19 cases.

The surveillance officer was asked to enhance Covid testing, contact tracing, and surveillance. Covid-19 Special Enforcement squads have been formed by DDMA, Leh to strengthen Covid-19 surveillance and to ensure that all Covid-19 related guidelines and SOPs are strictly enforced at public places, schools, etc. He impressed upon the officers to ensure that all sorts of gatherings are held within the permissible limits with all Covid protocols.

Similarly, all SDMs have been directed to increase surveillance and compliance to Covid norms in respective sub-divisions.

DC Leh also stressed strengthening surveillance mechanisms at the airport and Khaltse check post by enhancing manpower in terms of magistrate and police personnel.

Earlier, Chief Medical Officer, Leh; Medical Superintendent, SNM Hospital and State Surveillance Officer apprised DC Leh on the Covid-19 situation and necessary arrangements such as the establishment of Covid Care Centers and facility for isolation of mild cases as well as suspects.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Leh; Chief Medical Officer, Leh; State Surveillance Officer, Leh; Medical Superintendent, SNM Hospital and a representative from Police Department, Leh.