Chennai: Tamilnadu Health Minister M Subramanian has said the government has intensified fumigation to prevent dengue and ‘Zika’ virus in the State.
“The district collectors have been asked to work for the prevention of mosquito breeding as cases of Zika virus have been reported in Kerala. The precautions being taken for dengue are being followed up for Zika virus spread also and all the districts have been instructed to ensure that the cases are in control,” he said.
On the vaccination front, he said Tamilnadu received 1.60 crore Covid doses till date including five lakh vials which arrived late on Saturday.
“Soon after the five lakh doses arrived, they were dispatched to districts immediately to hold vaccination camps,” he said.
Talking about the ongoing construction of the new medical colleges in the State, he said that the construction will be completed soon.
“Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan met the Union Health Ministry officials recently and I will be meeting them in the next few days to discuss on the admission to the new medical colleges in the State with the Union Health Ministry officials.”