Residents divided over lifting Covid restrictions

Say imposition of lockdown, curfew decreased number of cases but hit labourers and small businesses hard

With vaccination drives picking up pace, Covid cases have been on a decline. Considering the economic condition of the poor and the middle-class residents of the city, lockdown and curfew hours can be done away with. However, people must responsibly follow all Covid-appropriate guidelines and avoid public gatherings if absolutely not necessary.

Amarpreet Kaur

Admn should continue with lockdown, curfew

The administration should continue with lockdown and curfew hours as it has led to a significant decrease in coronavirus cases. The third wave of the pandemic can be stopped only if we follow the advice of doctors and administration. But for making sure that people do not become careless and disobey Covid-appropriate behaviour, it is important that awareness is created among people.

JBS Nanda

OPEN HOUSE QUESTION

Non-preparedness of the civic body to ensure proper rainwater drainage during the monsoon, which is approaching fast, became evident from the widespread waterlogging with several low-lying areas virtually turning into pools after brief showers in the past few days. Should the civic authorities be taken to task and what needs to be done to avoid monsoon mess? Suggestions in not more than 70 words can be sent to [email protected]

Situation still not under control, curbs important

Even though coronavirus cases have reduced, there is still a danger of third wave. If we have not follow restrictions religiously, then third wave might prove to be more harmful than the second one. It is important to abide by “Prevention is better than cure”. Till the situation becomes better, lockdown and curfew should not be removed and every resident should adhere to norms implemented by the government.

Adish Sood

Restrictions are in favour of residents

The increase and decrease in Covid-19 cases is like a rollercoaster ride. In this situation, the officials cannot risk to ease restrictions completely as the city has been a red zone since the beginning. People need to understand that these restrictions are in the best interest of residents. So we should respect the decision and stay safe for a better future.

Gurpreet Kaur

Remove restrictions, strengthen vax drives

Though lockdown and weekend curfew have been advantageous in controlling coronavirus cases in the city, such steps cannot be continued for a long time. These steps have heavily decreased income generation from business, industrial production in the city and affected the labour community. So many labourers have lost their jobs and are struggling to sustain their families. To curb the third wave, it is now necessary to organise awareness campaigns extensively and tell people the importance of social distancing, use of face mask and washing hands. However, there is also a strong need to take strict action against those who do not follow the guidelines pertaining to the virus. Simultaneously, vaccination programmes must also be strengthened to vaccinate as many people as possible.

Gautam Dev

Our safety is in our hands

It is rightly said that prevention is better than cure. According to me, the only way to curb the spread of Covid-19 is to stay home. Hence, it is important to continue with restrictions till the situation improves across the country. Lockdown imposition is the only way to restrict people to gather at public places. Our safety is in our hands in these tough times.

Simarjot Kaur

Foolish to let guard down

Just because Covid cases are declining, it is wrong to think that we have won the war against the virus. It is foolish to let guard down. All necessary preparations should be taken to tackle the third wave. It is important that we learn lessons from mistakes made in the second wave. The administration has already relaxed a number of lockdown restrictions but more relaxations will only lead to an increase in the number of cases.

Raghbir Sembhi

Govt should introduce more relaxations

There has been a drastic improvement in the Covid situation in Ludhiana with cases and death rate both reducing drastically. The government should now observe the situation and try to introduce some relaxations so that the economic condition of the industry can be improved. Curfew and complete lockdown should be lifted up so that the labour class and vendors can survive in such tough times.

Ritu Priya

Important to learn lessons from second wave

It is good news that the number of coronavirus cases are decreasing continuously. Keeping in view this trend, the government announced unlocking of shops and other establishments with curfew being restricted only to Sunday. But the decision can be proven fatal. To put a curb on further expansion of the spread of the virus, the government should continue this lockdown at least for the month of June. It is still important to follow pandemic norms and guidelines. It is irresponsible of people to think that the virus has gone.

Dr Mohd Saleem Farooqui

Continue weekend curfew for two more months

If the third wave of coronavirus hits, we will have to be extra cautious. Night curfew and lockdown on Sundays should be continued for at least two more months and at no cost we should stop taking precautions and shun Covid-appropriate behaviour. Use of face mask and social distancing will go a long way in preventing the third wave of the virus.

Dr Sunil Chopra

Ease restrictions to revive industry, economy

With the number of Covid cases falling in the district, it doesn’t mean that we can lower our guard. At any cost, we must not behave in a lax manner. Restrictions can be eased more but as far as Covid-appropriate behavior is concerned, it must be followed in letter and spirit. We have to ease restrictions so that businesses can flourish again. Industry also had a setback during the pandemic. So, to revive the economy, we have to opt for the reopening of business establishments. But under no circumstances, residents should be allowed flout Covid guidelines.

Bir Devinder Singh Bedi

Gradually introduce relaxations in curfew

Residents should thank the administration for successfully implementing guidelines to curb the spread of the second wave of the virus. Following it, restrictions should be continued so that no the third wave doesn’t hit as hard as the second. Many families have lost their loved ones to the virus. However, gradual relaxations can be provided while keeping the rise in cases in mind.

Chaitya Markanda

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