Due to increasing cases of Corona virus in Punjab, the state government has decided to extend the lockdown till May 1. This decision has been taken today in the cabinet meeting in Chandigarh. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, while making a big statement on the corona virus, today said that 58 percent of people in India may be suffering from corona virus infection by September. He said that such an apprehension has come up in talking to the doctor, scientist. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh had earlier indicated that the extension of the lock down period in the state had already said that it is not the right time to remove it.
He also said that the package of Rs 15,000 crore fixed by the Center for the states against the Corona virus is insufficient and in such a situation the Modi government should provide adequate financial support to the state governments. The Chief Minister said that from April 15, farmers will be relaxed in lock down for harvesting crops and social distance will be taken into consideration.
"We did lockdown first and later imposed curfew," Singh told reporters via video link, then arranged to deliver the necessary goods to the people. Our people are reaching every locality and providing essential items. "The Chief Minister said that after the onset of corona virus cases, about one and a half million people came to Punjab from abroad. We investigated and kept people isolated. Now most people have come out of the isolated habitat. "The situation is under control at the moment," he said. Infection was confirmed in 132 cases and 11 people have died. A total of 2877 people were investigated. "Singh, hinting at increasing the lockdown in the state, said that his government was seriously considering increasing it as it was not an appropriate time to lift the restrictions."
He said that the decision regarding lockdown would take place in the cabinet meeting. Amarinder Singh said that the lockdown cannot be done for an indefinite time, so the government is looking at ways to start functioning. He said that an Empowered Committee has been constituted to formulate a strategy for the corona virus crisis and a decision will be taken on the basis of its report. The Chief Minister said, "We are preparing in four stages, two thousand beds and equipment in the first phase, 10 thousand beds and equipment in the second phase, 30 thousand beds and equipment in the third phase, one lakh beds and equipment in the fourth phase.
He quoted some experts as saying that the situation could be catastrophic and would have to be prepared. According to the chief minister, experts at PGI Chandigarh predict that the corona virus will be at its peak in mid-September in India and 58 percent of the country's population will be vulnerable. When asked about the package being given to the central government, Amarinder said, "15 thousand crores is not enough. This is nothing in our country's population of 1.30 billion. "
He said, "The situations of the state is not such that they can fight alone. The Center should help them to the fullest. "Singh said during the Corona Virus Crisis, one thing was good that during this period the supply of drugs was stopped. He also informed that 651 people belonging to Tabligi Jamaat had come to Punjab, out of which 636 have been traced. Of these, 27 people have been found infected with the corona virus.
