Covid situation getting better, says Lt Guv
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR URGES PEOPLE TO FOLLOW THE COVID PROTOCOLS AND GET THEMSELVES VACCINATED
Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the Covid situation was improving with “63% of the targeted population” getting vaccinated.
In a video message, he sought active participation from various stakeholders to complement government’s efforts in the fight against the pandemic.
A government spokesman said that Sinha urged the elected PRI representatives, teachers, ASHAS, anganwadi and ANM workers besides voluntary organisations to play an active role in the effective implementation of Covid preventive measures in rural areas.
The administration has initiated the setting up of five-bed Covid centres in every panchayat.
“Situation is improving gradually. We are intensifying the vaccination drive across the UT,” Sinha said.
The L-G said that testing and vaccination was the mantra to fight the pandemic.
“I request all of you to participate actively in both testing and vaccination campaigns so that the spread of the deadly virus can be effectively contained,” he added.
He also urged the public to follow the Covid protocols in letter and spirit and get themselves vaccinated.
“With collaborative efforts, I do believe we shall overcome this health crisis and take Jammu & Kashmir to the new height of progress and prosperity,” the Lt-governor said.