Siliguri, 22nd April: A press conference was held at Siliguri Journalists Club on Thursday on behalf of Covid Care Network and several voluntary organizations to find ways of dealing with the second wave of coronavirus. During the meeting, the members of the COVID Care Network raised awareness about the pandemic.
Dr Sandeep Sengupta said that after the second wave, the possibility of a third wave is high. The health department has decided to add more 96 beds. Private hospitals have been directed to increase the number of beds by 25 percent. He urged all to wear masks correctly, wash hands thoroughly with soap, use sanitizers and maintain social distance.
He added that spitting in the streets should be stopped immediately. Efforts are being made to improve the quality of testing facilities. It is being looked at how to recruit more doctors and health workers. Arrangements are being made to handle the situation in case of an oxygen crisis.