THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : In view of exceptional circumstance prevailing in the State, doctors and other healthcare staff presently on leave, should report to work urgently, said Health Minister KK Shailaja. Those without adequate reasons to stay away should resume job immediately, the minister clarified.
Primary Health Centres have been instructed to stay open up to 6 pm. An additional number of doctors shall be recruited on temporary basis. Mitigation activities have been intensified to prevent the spread of Covid-19. At a time like this, there has to be collective efforts forthcoming from all medical and healthcare staff in the State, the minister said.