Priyanka Calls For Transparency Over Coronavirus Tests Being Conducted In UP

Priyanka Gandhi stated UP has stopped testing for the past two days and should start testing on a large scale, while adopting transparency in this regard. Hiding data and the truth can prove fatal.

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New Delhi: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra the general secretary of Congress on Saturday called for transparency over coronavirus tests being conducted in Uttar Pradesh as hiding data can prove fatal. Sharing some suggestions for the Yogi Adityanath government in UP to prevent the spread of COVID-19, she said it is known the world over that testing is the key to fighting the deadly disease and it should be scaled up. Taking to Twitter she said, "Many people are expressing concerns over testing in UP. Transparency is a big thing in the fight against coronavirus. The entire society and the government can together defeat this epidemic. In this context, I am sharing some suggestions here,".

उप्र में टेस्टिंग को लेकर काफी लोग चिंताएँ व्यक्त कर रहे हैं। कोरोना से लड़ाई में पारदर्शिता बड़े काम की चीज है। सर्व समाज और सरकार मिलकर ही इस महामारी को शिकस्त दे सकते हैं। इस संदर्भ में कुछ सुझावों को मैं यहाँ साझा कर रही हूँ।#Covid_19 pic.twitter.com/79ET1BYCfO

— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) April 25, 2020

Priyanka Gandhi further stated, "UP has stopped testing for the past two days and should start testing on a large scale, while adopting transparency in this regard. Hiding data and the truth can prove fatal,". The Congress leader also queried to know how many tests are being conducted at state labs daily. She said all guidelines should be followed while doing pool sample testing for coronavirus. Gandhi said, “Health experts have laid down strict rules for pool sample tests. If those guidelines are not followed properly, it can lead to damage,”. She also expressed it is important to follow WHO guidelines at quarantine centers and the state government should put out a report about the food being supplied at quarantine centers and the cleanliness there. The Congress leader said the UP government should inform the public about its plan to conduct tests of those who have returned to their homes after being released from the quarantine centers. According to the Union Health Ministry, there are 1,621 COVID-19 cases in Uttar Pradesh and 25 people have lost their lives due to the disease.