In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Secretary B.V.R. Subrahmanyam asked Principal of Government Medical College, Jammu to put in place an effective protocol for treatment of COVID-19 patients and ensure doctors attend them on a regular basis.<br />'' <br />''AIR correspondent reports that the CS was chairing a meeting to review COVID management in GMC, Jammu and its Associated Hospitals. Principal of GMC apprised the CS about the overall functioning and strategy for treating COVID patients. He informed that special arrangements have been put in place for the treatment of COVID patients with adequate bed space and provision of ventilators. Besides, a 24×7 Control Room has been established to facilitate the COVID cases.  <br />'' <br />''The Chief Secretary directed to establish a holding area for testing and segregation of COVID and non-COVID patients at entry points i.e. Emergency Ward and OPD to prevent transmission of any kind. Stressing on round the clock care of COVID patients, he asked the hospital management to maintain regular supply of oxygen to meet emergency cases. Meanwhile, the CS reviewed the stock position of PPE kits, Oxygen Cylinders and other special Medicare facilities for the treatment of critical COVID cases.<br />