A look at the multi-pronged strategy of Punjab to tackle Covid-19:1) Government quarantine for the high risk/vulnerable population from containment zones.
With a view to reducing mortality, vulnerable population groups are line listed including more than 60 years old, those having cardiac or renal disease, hypertension, diabetes or with immune-compromised conditions etc.
Such persons are offered facility of Government quarantine outside their containment zone till their area comes out of containment.2) Quarantine facilities are being offered at hotels/lodges or other suitable places.
One care giver is allowed to accompany the vulnerable person. All the medical needs of the person are taken care of in the quarantine facilities.