Thread by @KonathamDileep

As per the directions of the Honourable Chief Minister Sri K Chandrashekar Rao, @TelanganaCS Sri @SomeshKumarIAS along with Secretary to CM Sri Rajashekar Reddy held a meeting with senior officials and took stock of the Covid situation in the state.

1/n

Important updates from today's meeting

Oxygen supply will be created for an additional 10,000 beds in Government hospitals, taking the total to about 20,000 beds

2/n

In September 2020, there were 18,232 Covid beds in the State (both Government and Private Sector). This has now been increased to 49,133 beds. Special efforts are on to further increase the number to 60,000 beds.

3/n

Arrangements are on to procure another 5 lakh free medical kits in addition to the existing stock of 7.5 lakh for Covid patients in home isolation and other symptomatic persons.

4/n

Update on Vaccination: Govt. of India had indicated only 4.4 lakh doses for Telangana for May, 2021 against a population of 1.72 crore persons in the 18-44 years age group. Chief Secretary has written a letter to allot more vaccine for the State.

5/n

Update on Vaccination: Govt of India has indicated allotment of only 8.35 lakh doses for first fortnight of May against a requirement of 30.45 lakh doses for second dose (for persons above 45 years). CS has written to Govt. of India for enhanced allocation.

6/n

Update on Oxygen: Due to constant monitoring, use of IAF aircraft and railway rakes to send tankers to Odisha, oxygen supply is maintained at satisfactory levels in the state.

7/n

Update on Oxygen: However with increased occupancy, need for oxygen will grow. Efforts are on to augment Oxygen supplies. Chief Secretary has written to GoI to allocate 600 MT oxygen to the State against present allocation of 430 MT per day.