Madhya Pradesh govt allows MLAs to use Local Area Development Fund to fight Covid-19

The Madhya Pradesh government has allowed the MLAs to use the Local Area Development Fund in the fight against the coronavirus.

The MLAs can now purchase infra-red thermometers, personal protective equipment kits, COVID-19 testing kits, ICU ventilators, face masks, gloves, stizers and for setting up of isolation/quarantine wards in their constituency with the funds.

According to the Union Health Ministry's latest bulletin, 435 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in the state, including 33 deaths.

( With inputs from ANI )