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Did UP govt present Oximeters, thermal scanners for cows? Read particulars

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After the media stories that the UP authorities has ordered to supply media gear like oximeters and thermal scanners for cows and different animals saved at cow shelters, now the state govt has clarified that the instruments are for use by employees working on the shelters, and never for animals.
Following a press launch of the state authorities saying that Covid-19 kits shall be supplied to be used by cows, an official of the Uttar Pradesh authorities in the present day clarified that the medical gear are meant for individuals who work on the gaushalas.
According to a report by India Today, Additional Chief Secretary (Information), Navneet Sehgal, has stated that no such order of utilizing oximeters or thermal scanners for cows has been issued by the Uttar Pradesh authorities. “Instead, such things (oximeters) with the help desk will be installed in gaushalas for staff only owing to the scare of Covid-19,” Navneet Sehgal stated.
However, an IANS report carried by a number of media homes had cited a press launch by the UP authorities, which had reportedly stated that “the gaushalas’ will be equipped with all the medical equipment such as oximeters and thermal scanners for cows and other animals as well.” The press launch was issued to tell in regards to the organising of helpdesks on the cow shelters. The state authorities had issued directions that each one the cow shelters or gaushalas should strictly observe the Covid-19 protocols.
Therefore, whereas a number of media homes have reported that the Yogi Adityanath authorities is offering oximeters and thermal scanners for cows, really they’re meant for individuals working on the cowsheds, and never for the animals. The stories claiming the identical are flawed and deceptive.