Div Com Kashmir appeals people to get vaccinated

Divisional Commissioner P K Pole (C) during a press conference in Srinagar on 20 April 2021

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Monday said that unlocking corona curfew, a tough decision was taken for people but urged the public to cooperate and maintain appropriate Covid-behaviour to contain the spread of the virus.

An official spokesman in a statement issue here said that chairing a meeting attended by Deputy Commissioners of Srinagar, Anantnag, Baramulla and Budgam, Commissioner SMC, Director Health Services Kashmir, Director Tourism, Director SWD, Joint Director Information, CMOs and other senior officers from the Health and concerned departments, the divisional commissioner said that despite the positivity rate in most of the districts of Kashmir still above 5 percent, the government unlocked corona curfew in a phased manner for the relief to the people hit during the lockdown period.

The divisional commissioner appealed the people in general and shopkeepers, public transporters and traders to ensure adherence to Covid SOPs in letter and spirit.

He emphasized that the shopkeepers should avoid unnecessary rush at their shops and public transporters should carry only 50 percent passengers and follow the laid down guidelines religiously to ensure containment of virus.

The divisional commissioner stressed on carrying out aggressive vaccination of eligible persons of the targeted population, and ensure 100 percent coverage of all priority groups including, shopkeepers, drivers, conductors, journalists, employees, persons with disabilities and other targeted groups at the earliest.