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*Calls for increasing rate of RTPCR testsExcelsior CorrespondentJAMMU Apr 9: Financial Commissioner Health & Medical Education Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting with senior officers of Health Department with regards to COVID-19 management here. The meeting was called to discuss issues like availability of general and oxygen supported beds in hospitals of J&K. It was directed by the Financial Commissioner that intensive care teams be deputed at Category 1 dedicated COVID hospitals. Atal Dulloo also sought district wise data about availability of isolation beds supported beds ICU beds and ventilators. Those present at the meeting included MD NHM Yasin Choudhary; Principal GMC Jammu Dr Shashi Sudan; Director Health Jammu Dr Renu Sharma; MD JKMSCL Dr Yashpal Sharma; Commandant Medical CH CRPF Jammu Dr Dinesh Pithauria; MO CH CRPF Jammu Dr Anu Gorke and among others..