<span style="color: #222222;">In Chhattisgarh, amidst surge in Corona infection cases, the State Government is making consistent efforts to ensure availability of normal as well as oxygen-equipped beds in hospitals. According to the state Health Department, 3523 beds are available in 30 COVID dedicated hospitals in the state. Besides, 16363 beds in 133 COVID care units and 2678 beds are available in 78 private hospitals.<br />'' <br />'' Dedicated Covid Hospitals have 1295 beds with oxygen facility. Director of Health Services has also issued instructions to the selected private hospitals to equipped 50 percent beds with oxygen facilities.<br />'' <br />'' Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh Government has decided to increase the fine for not wearing a face mask in public places. According to the order issued by the Health Department, now a penalty of Rs.500 will be imposed if anyone is found not wearing mask or face cover in public places. Earlier, the penalty was Rs.100 for the violation.<br />''<br />''In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection, the state government has appealed to the people to wear mask in public places and to strictly follow the guidelines issued by the Central and state government.</span>''<p class="MsoNormal"><br />''</p>