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COVID-19: Sensitization of religious leaders continues in Kashmir

| @indiablooms | Sep 12, 2020, at 01:44 am

Srinagar/UNI: A massive programme continued to sensitize religious leaders about the steps needed to be taken for controlling of COVID-19 pandemic in Kashmir, an official spokesperson said.

He said the programme is jointly being organized by Divisional COVID Control Room, Kashmir and Aids Control Society.

The spokesperson said a series of programmes, on the subject, has been organized at district levels where religious leaders were acquainted about their role in making people aware about this fatal disease and the precaution needed to be taken by the people to avoid the spread of this deadly virus.

“Use of face masks, social distancing and frequent washing of hands are some basic precautions everyone needs to adopted,” he said.

He said the subject matter specialists are being invited from different walks of life, including religious leaders, doctors and experts to speak on relevant issues related to COVID-19.

“The Committee constituted by the Government at divisional level to monitor the pandemic, is meeting on weekly basis to review the status of the campaign started by the Government and share their views besides seeking suggestions from the members of the committee to make the programme more effective and relevant in fighting Covid-19 pandemic,” he said.

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