PM Narendra Modi reviews preparation for Covid third wave

The PM also talked about the experiences of the doctors while tackling the past two waves. While seeing the advance facilities at MCH, the PM also asked about the arrangements being made to treat children during the anticipated third wave. Officials told the PM about the facilities available at the newly constructed 5-bed MCH at DDU district hospital.

Updated On Jul 16, 2021 at 03:36 PM IST

VARANASI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the preparations for the anticipated third wave of Covid-19 while inspecting the newly constructed 100-bed model maternal and child health (MCH) wing of SSL Hospital of Banaras Hindu University on Thursday.

After addressing a public meeting at IIT-BHU ground, the PM reached SSL Hospital on BHU varsity campus. While interacting with senior doctors and experts here he discussed their preparations for the anticipated third wave of Covid-19. The PM also took stock of the advance machines, test facilities in lab, availability of oxygen and beds and researches on medicines.

The PM also talked about the experiences of the doctors while tackling the past two waves. While seeing the advance facilities at MCH, the PM also asked about the arrangements being made to treat children during the anticipated third wave. Officials told the PM about the facilities available at the newly constructed 5-bed MCH at DDU district hospital.