In wake of Corona virus outbreak the Department of Disaster Management has been designated as Nodal department for COVID-19 related procurement in the A&N Islands. <br />''<br />''The department is taking various steps to ensure procurement of medical equipment considering the nationwide lockdown. Two lakh three-ply masks and 5,000 N-95 masks have been delivered at Hindon Airbase, Gaziabad and will be airlifted with the help of A&N Command soon.<br />''<br />''2000 personal protection kits used by medical professional will be delivered by 31st March and 300 Corona testing kits are also expected to reach Delhi by Wednesday by ICMR accredited facility. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, Two new ventilators have been installed at G.B Pant Hospital, Port Blair and two new ambulances are expected to be ready by 31st March.</span><br />