சென்னையில் #Covid19 தொற்றால் பாதிக்கப்பட்டோரை பரிசோதனை/சிகிச்சை மையங்களுக்கும் மருத்துவமனைகளுக்கும் அழைத்துச் செல்வதற்காக 42 சிறப்பு ஆம்புலன்ஸ்...

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin flagged off a dedicated fleet of 42 special ambulance vehicles in Chennai to assist individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. Operating under the Greater Chennai Corporation, these ambulances transport affected patients swiftly from their residences to designated screening centres, triage facilities, and government hospitals across the metropolitan area. Citizens can easily request free transit assistance by dialing the municipal toll-free helpline number 1913, which coordinates emergency dispatches through a centralized control room.

Stalin introduced this service during an uptick in infections driven by emerging coronavirus variants, aiming to eliminate transit bottlenecks for vulnerable patients. By deploying dedicated emergency vehicles, the administration prevents infected individuals from relying on public transit or private hire vehicles, thereby minimizing secondary community transmission. The vehicles are equipped with essential emergency care gear and staffed by trained personnel adhering to strict sanitization protocols.

The initiative demonstrates Stalin's proactive emergency governance and commitment to accessible healthcare during public health crises. By integrating emergency transit with municipal helpline support, the state government ensured prompt medical triage and hospital admission for residents throughout Chennai without financial burden.