Synopsis
“The states have been asked to keep a sharp focus on developing health infrastructure for children. There should be 50-100 bedded facilities with ICU at the district level,” said a senior government official.
AP
Centre has asked the states to intensify preparations to protect children from the potential next Covid wave.
Anticipating the impact of the third wave of Covid-19 on children it has asked all districts to make special arrangements, a 50-100 bedded facility at the district level, people in the know told ET.
“The states have been asked to keep a sharp focus on developing health infrastructure for children. There should be 50-100 bedded facilities with ICU at the district level,” said a senior government official.