As Covid cases rise in Mumbai, BMC commissioner Iqbal Chahal held a meeting today to review the preparedness of health services and infrastructure in the city.
Post the meeting, the BMC issued a new set of Covid guidelines. Here’s a look at the highlights from the advisory.
Patients, employees, & visitors at all BMC hospitals are required to wear masks.
BMC urges senior citizens to mask up! Appeal made to wear masks while stepping out to protect against Covid.
All BMC employees mandated to wear masks to ensure a secure environment amidst the pandemic.
BMC to reissue updated guidelines for Covid patients in home isolation.
Hospitals instructed to review PPE kits, medicines, gloves, & essential equipment stocks for Covid preparedness.
All hospitals are instructed to examine & audit their oxygen plants to ensure uninterrupted supply.
BMC issues instructions to increase Covid testing for early detection & containment.
BMC emphasises the need to review & optimise Covid war rooms for efficient response & management.
Government & private hospitals directed to conduct mock drills to assess Covid preparedness & ensure prompt response.