Shimla, Dec. 1 -- Himachal Pradesh Urban Development Minister Suresh Bhardwaj on Monday asked COVID-19 patients to call him in case of any emergency.
He visited the state-run Deen Dayal Hospital here and inspected the facilities at the COVID-19 ward.
The Minister also spoke to the hospital administration on different issues. Bhardwaj, a local legislator, enquired from the hospital authorities about the availability of oxygen and beds.
While talking to the mediapersons about the staff shortage, he said that the gap would be filled through appointments on an outsourcing basis.
Asking the patients not to panic, Bhardwaj said, "I and my family have gone through the COVID phase. One should not panic."
Meanwhile, the state on Monday reported...