Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has asked UP Government to direct all resources towards healthcare.
Other than Covid-19, Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a rise in cases of viral fever as well, which has claimed more than 40 lives in the state.
Congress leader, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday slammed the Uttar Pradesh government over deaths suspected due to viral fever and dengue. She slammed the Yogi Adityanath government's dispensation for not drawing lessons from its Covid-19 Management during the second wave of the pandemic. She also added," All possible resources should be directed towards providing Healthcare to the affected and taking adequate precautions to prevent the disease from spreading."
According to the tweet, the leader wrote, "Has the UP Government not learnt any lessons from the horrific consequences of its disastrous Covid-19 Management in the 2nd wave?"
According to PTI, the death toll due to dengue and viral fever in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad district mounted to 50 on Friday. Meanwhile, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Kumar Premi said," So far, 50 people have died due to dengue and viral fever. Ten areas-- nine blocks and a Nagar Nigam area-- in the district are affected."
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