Rajasthan is the 5th state which has the highest number of corona virus cases in India. It has reported over 1,500 cases and 25 deaths across the state with 98 new cases in one day as on 21st April, 2020. The state’s capital, Jaipur has recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases in the state. The helpline / emergency numbers and corona testing hospitals in the state are:
The state has set up the following helpline numbers in case of emergency. Following are the helpline numbers:
State helpline number: 0141-2225624
Central helpline number: +91-11-23978046
Email: ncov2019@gmail.com
People who have coronavirus symptoms like cough, fever and difficulty in breathing are urged to call testing hospitals and test for corona. Following are the Corona testing hospitals in Rajasthan:
Sawai Mansingh Medical College, Jaipur
Dr.Sampurnanand Medical College, Jodhpur
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has called officials to ready one lakh isolation beds in the state in case of emergency. Officials have also announced several regions of the state as hot spots.
Masks are mandatory:
The people are advised by the health ministry to maintain social distance and wash the hands with soap as frequently as possible. The virus is also likely to spread through lifts, staircases, delivery boys and other surfaces that are contacted by an infected person. The union health ministry also made it mandatory to wear masks.