75 contact teams set up to ensure tracing of at least 10 contacts of each +ve caseNow, Covid monitors to check compliance of safety guidelines

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, August 29

To ensure strict adherence of health safety protocols amid the Covid-19 pandemic in all business establishments, industrialist units or other places, where more than 20 people gather daily, the district administration has asked them to appoint a ‘Covid Monitor’ on their premises to keep a constant check on safety practices in larger public interest.

Reviewing the current situation and Covid preparedness with officials from civil and health departments, Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori said in the absence of any vaccine to keep the virus at bay, social distancing and proper wearing of masks are crucial factors to control the contagion. “The Covid Monitor on the said premises will ensure the implementation of all requisite and mandatory health safety protocols by the staff/employees/workers without any fail. He said the

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