Jammu: Urging people of Jammu and Kashmir not to panic, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said Thursday that his administration was fully equipped to deal with the emerging coronavirus situation in the Union Territory.
Chairing a meeting with the office-bearers and volunteers of Indian Red Cross Society, J&K through virtual mode, the LG said that the UT administration was equipped to deal with the emerging situation, an official spokesperson said. The LG said that one crore twenty lakh doses are ordered for vaccination of 18 to 45 age-group while many oxygen generation plants have become operational and remaining will also start functioning soon.
“The availability of oxygen is more than double the requirement. We have 54,500 cubic metres of oxygen against the present consumption i.e 25,000 cubic metres, besides 15,000 cubic metres more will be added to the count in coming days,” Sinha said, as per official spokesperson.
Emphasizing on dissemination of information with regard to the Covid pandemic, the LG, he said, asked the IRCS and its volunteers to make people aware about all the Do’s and Don’ts of Covid. He further said that there were many out there who are propagating misinformation among the people, which needs to be countered with facts.
“Use various media of communication and rope in religious leaders, health workers to spread awareness among people in their local languages. Create JK Covid care groups; besides inform people about expert opinions, usage of double face masks & hand sanitizers. IRCS Volunteers can provide details regarding vaccination, SoPs, precautionary measures, Covid Helpline numbers, home isolation etc, and encourage them to stay at home, and worship at home,” the LG said, as per the official spokesperson.
Sinha, he said, also acknowledged the significant role played by Indian Red Cross Society, and lauded the volunteers for their selflessness and dedicated service towards public. He called upon them to renew their commitment and determination in complementing Government’s efforts to speed up the vaccination drive and tackle the challenges of Covid pandemic.
“With the collaborative efforts, we can contribute and play our part in helping those affected during the pandemic,” the LG said.
In the wake of second wave of coronavirus, the LG, as per the official spokesperson asked the IRCS to carry on their humanitarian activities and reach out to people, especially those living in remote and far flung areas, and help the administration in providing food, medical assistance and other essential items to the needy.
“Having a strong team of volunteers in all 20 districts of the Union Territory, the Red Cross volunteers delivered food, medicines, and clothes to at least 30,000 families across J&K during the COVID-19 pandemic last year, which is praiseworthy,” said the LG, as per official spokesperson.
He also assured all possible support of the Administration to the Indian Red Cross Society in their noble cause.
Earlier, Kifayat Hussain Rizvi, Honorary General Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) J&K gave a brief overview about the activities being carried out by the IRCS during Covid pandemic.
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