Third Wave May Last For About Hundred Days: Div Com
Srinagar- As Coronavirus cases continue to show an alarming spike in Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Territory administration on Thursday sought help from clergy asking the prayer leaders and preachers to spread awareness about the importance of Covid appropriate behaviour (CAB) frequently through public address system, besides discouraging crowds.
The reach out was made by the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole on Thursday when he held a virtual meet with Imams, Khateebs, Ulemas, Mutwalies of Mosques and Shrines of Waqf Board regarding reinforcement of Covid-19 guidelines at religious places besides creating mass awareness among people, an official spokesperson said. All the Deputy Commissioners, Director Health, Director Tourism, Chairman Waqf Board, Epidemiologist DCCRK and other officers also attended the meeting.
According to the official spokesperson, Pole appreciated the role of Imams, Ulemas and Khateebs during the first and second Coronavirus waves and reminded them about their religious and social responsibility to play even much better role in educating people by reiterating the Covid precautionary messages frequently on loud speakers besides strictly enforce observance of SOPs including physical distancing, wearing of masks, use of sanitizers, avoiding physical contacts and discouraging crowds.
Further, he said that the Div Com asked them to use their moral authority to sensitize people.
“Div Com asked them to use electronic and social media to disseminate awareness regarding Covid Appropriate Behavior and its compliance. He said that we are going through a third wave which may last for about one hundred days,” he added.
Stressing the need of making more efforts to tackle the emerging situation effectively and efficiently, the Div Com, as per the official spokesperson said that we need to take responsibility at individual and collective level to overcome the challenges of the third wave.
Pole, he said, referred to the successful outcome of administrative efforts in J&K particularly in the valley during the last two phases of the virus as compared to other parts of the country and said that administration needs to be fully prepared besides seeking simultaneous support of religious influencers and the general public.
“He added that the third wave is highly contagious but patients mostly develop mild symptoms so maximum affected persons would require home isolation. In this regard, Div Com reiterated for adopting self restrictions, regulations and isolation to contain spread of virus,” the official spokesperson said
He further said that Pole emphasized on sensitization of people five times a day by Imams and khateebs of Mosques and Shrines.
“On the occasion, the religious leaders assured the Divisional Commissioner of their support and cooperation during this difficult phase of pandemic like before to make efforts of the government successful,” he added.
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