Lucknow, Apr 27 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed officials to make teleconsultation arrangements for COVID and non-COVID patients in every district of the state.

In a statement issued here, a UP government spokesperson said the Chief Minister held a virtual meeting with medical experts, Indian Medical Association and UP Nursing Home Association regarding the COVID-19 crisis.

The doctors of IMA and Nursing Home Association should coordinate with divisional commissioners, additional director (health) and local administration, and start teleconsultancy arrangements for COVID and non-COVID patients in every district of the state.

He also said that doctors, IMA and Nursing Home Association should play a key role in spreading awareness about COVID-19 and remove any doubts.

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