Thane civic chief Abhijeet Bangar has warned officials of direct action if he found any laxity in COVID-19 management. The civic chief has said he will not issue notice or wait for an explanation from erring officials.

On Wednesday, Bangar took a review meeting of civic doctors and health officials for COVID management in the city. During the meeting, Bangar ordered officials to increase the number of tests conducted daily. He also stated that if civic doctors received any information about suspected patients, there was no need to take confirmation from a doctor. Civic doctors should start the procedure to admit the patient or ensure home quarantine, Bangar said.