06.05.21 Daily [Uttar Pradesh] UPPSC Current Affairs

Taking a cue from the decision of Kanpur zone Police to set up 20-bed L1 and L2 hospitals inpolice linesin all ninedistrictsunder its jurisdiction, theUttar Pradeshpolice has issued directives for the establishment of similar facilities across the state.

Setting up of Covid-19 L1 and L2 hospitals in police lines, mooted by Kanpur police zone in nine districts and Kanpur Nagar commissionerate, is a model for others to emulate.

An 11-point strategy was prepared in coordination with the chief medical officer and chief medical superintendents of all nine districts. The zone has a force of about 25,000 policemen, including Home guards and helping staff.