Yogi Adityanath inspects district hospitals in Basti, Gorakhpur

GORAKHPUR: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath inspected the district hospitals in Basti and Gorakhpur on Sunday and checked the arrangements and preparedness for Covid treatment.
CM Yogi first reached Basti district hospital where he inaugurated a TrueNat machine for fast testing for coronavirus infection. He also inspected the emergency section of the hospital.
On Sunday afternoon, Yogi reached Gorakhpur and directly went to the district hospital where he inspected the emergency wing, facilities and arrangements.
Yogi questioned CMO Dr Shrikant Tiwari and chief medical superintendent Dr Satish Kumar whether Covid protocol was being followed duly. The doctors told CM that they first check symptoms and travel history of each patient. The samples of suspect patients are sent for test and if the result is positive the patient is shifted to isolation ward immediately.
Yogi said that surgeries should not stop due to corona scare and each patient should be tested before surgery. The government has provided a TrueNat machine for speedy testing of coronavirus, the CM said.
After district hospital inspection, CM Yogi headed to the circuit house where he held meetings with administrative officials. He also met BJP office-bearers and people’s representatives at circuit house.
CM Yogi will stay at his residence in the Gorakhnath temple at night, said temple staffer Vinay Gautam.