DW BUREAU / Chandigarh Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal said that the State Government is working strenously to deal with any situation which may arise due to third wave of Covid-19. The Chief Minister was presiding over the review meeting regarding Covid-19 here today. All the Deputy Commissioners of the Districts joined the meeting through video conferencing. He directed the Deputy Commissioners to ensure the review of oxygen plants, hospitals, and other necessary equipment and facilities in the districts. The Chief Minister said that the Deputy Commissioners should also keep the local level committees and inter-department committees of their districts alert so that their services can be availed when required. Services of Anganwadi workers and the Education Department can also be sought. He said that the bus stands, mini secretariats, malls, gyms, and other public places should be kept under surveillance, and entry of people without vaccination certificate should be strictly restricted. The Chief Minister said that complete vigil should be kept on the travellers coming from abroad till it is ensured that they do not have any kind of covid related symptoms. He said that the test report of the new variant takes time and till then they should be advised to stay in home isolation. The Chief Minister also apprised that the facility of testing the new variant of Covid-19 has been started in Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. Now the process of test results will be expedited. He said that the new variant is spreading rapidly and the second wave variant is also active. Therefore it is very important to take precautions. Along with this, the night movement should also be strictly observed. The Chief Minister said that there is a provision to impose a fine of Rs. 500 at an individual level and Rs. 5000 at the institution level if they are found violating the Covid guidelines. (editor@dailyworld.in)