Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has directed divisional commissioners and district collectors to carefully plan for the third wave by taking up the establishment of oxygen plants on a priority basis. He also asked them to ensure that the stock of essential medicines are properly maintained to combat COVID-19 in the third wave. His message was âprepare for the best and be ready for the worstâ.
In the video conference, Thackeray said, though the number of COVID-19 cases has stabilised to some extent due to the Break The Chain restrictions, the administration will have to be ready to combat the third wave. âThe government has extended the time period for the implementation of stringent restrictions to prevent the estimated increase in the cases. The pace of the vaccination drive will have to be stepped up, as it will play a crucial role in curbing the spread of the virus and preventing the third wave,â he noted.