DC Srinagar appeals for strict adherence to sops

By: Musaib Iqbal MK

Srinagar

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammed Aijaz Asad today has appealed people of Srinagar to strictly adhere to the sops to the covid-19 infection and has also asked the people to cooperate in the vaccination process so that the curve of the infection is flattened.

He said that the administration was trying its best to mitigate the sufferings of the common people and has appealed to people to cooperate with the government especially for the necessary precautions so that the infection does not spread further while the government is in the process of easing the restrictions.

According to KNT Deputy Commissioner Srinagar said that district Administration is working very hard in fighting Covid-19 pandemic and people of the district have extended their cooperation due to which visible decline has been witnessed during the past few days.

The DC said though we have seen a visible decline in Covid positive cases but we have to follow Covid Appropriate Behavior with more responsibility to make entry into Green Zone.

The DC Said any laxity on Covid SOPs can prove harmful.  He urged the left out population of Srinagar to get vaccinated as soon as possible to break the chain of coronavirus.

With regard to opening of markets, the DC said that with decline in covid positivity rate guidelines have been issued as per the directions of the State Executive Council and people particularly all business establishments/operators must follow the same to contain the spread of Covid-19 infection.

Talking about the ongoing vaccination process, the DC said as many as 2.60 lakh targeted population has been vaccinated so far and concerted efforts are being made to speed up the inoculation drive  across the district.

He urged the people to come forward and get vaccinated, which is the safest way to get protection and help break the chain of coronavirus spread.

The DC further said that the Srinagar administration has issued a roaster for opening of shops on rational basis to avoid large crowds in the market.

He also urged the general public to adopt social distance, wearing proper masks, and maintaining hand hygiene to keep them, their family and the whole Srinagar City safe from Covid-19 infection.

The readers can also reach on the official Twitter account of DC Srinagar: @srinagaramin and official Twitter account of DDPR Srinagar: @ddprsrinagar.

With inputs from KNT