In Madhya Pradesh, after many new patients reported in Indore, Bhopal and some other districts, the total number of patients in the state rose to 938. So far 53 have died of infection while 64 have recovered till yesterday. Meanwhile, to control and manage the pandemic, 100 nursing students of government B. Sc. Nursing and GNN training centres have been deployed in Bhopal and Indore districts till June 30 by the state government.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''Commissioner Public Health and Family Welfare Faiz Ahmed Kidwai informed that these services have been taken under ESMA and will be purely temporary basis. These nursing students will work under the Chief Medical and Health Officer. The each selected nursing student will get honorarium for Rs 20 thousand per month during this period. Transport, food and lodging will also be provided by the department. Apart from that, all necessary safety measures including personal safety equipment (PPE) will be made available to nurses.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">On the other hand, 9 laboratories have started working in the state to check for corona virus infection. Officials said that if required, arrangements have been made to send samples to Delhi for testing by special aircraft.</span><br />
News On AIR | April 16, 2020 12:45 PM
Madhya Pradesh: New cases reported, total number of patients in state rise to 938