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ITANAGAR, Oct 8: Chief Minister Pema Khandu today held a meeting with the health department to discuss on COVID-19 strategy to contain the spread of the disease in the state. 
In the meeting also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and Health Minister Alo Libang, Chief Minister said health of the people is top priority and every manpower and resources will be mobilized accordingly. 
He urged the department to make best use of all available manpower and ensure optimal utilization of funds. The Chief Minister assured the department of state government’s all possible support and urged to continuously check for any malpractices especially in this time of crisis so that there is no compromise on health service delivery. 
Also present in the meeting were officials from the finance department and TRIHMS institute. 
Meanwhile, the state on Thursday reported another Covid-19 death pushing the death toll to 22.
A 58-year-old man (APST) hailing from Tajang village, Lower Subansiri district who tested positive for Covid-19 died early morning today at the Dedicated Covid Hospital, Chimpu. With a history of diabetes mellitus, he was admitted to the facility on September 29 and died due to acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Also 212 fresh positive cases were reported in the state with the Itanagar Capital Complex recording the highest 81 cases. 283 patients recovered today. With CMO inputs

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