Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel said that funds required for corona virus prevention in state will be sanctioned by State Government from State Disaster Response Fund. Chief Minister has also given instructions to Health Department Secretary to open more corona virus test centers. Chief Minister has directed the officials concerned to arrange for all the necessary preventive measures, medicines and equipments for corona virus control from State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
It is noteworthy that World Health Organization (WHO) has declared corona virus as epidemic. Many people are being diagnosed with this viral infection in various parts of the country. Keeping in view the threat of epidemic, Goverment of India has issued advisory, which is being implemented in the state effectively.