Residents need to be cautious about Covid: Doc

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, June 19

Dr Bishav Mohan, a specialist doctor from the Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (DMCH), Ludhiana, urged residents not to become careless regarding the Covid-19 as its monstrous form was yet to come. He said the only way to stay safe from this disease was by stopping its spread. He said this during a meeting with senior officials of the district administration and the police department at Police Lines, here today.

Committee formed

A three-member committee, comprising DCP (Headquarters) Akhil Chaudhary, Khanna SDM Sandeep Singh and Civil Surgeon Rajesh Kumar Bagga, has been formed to plan out activities to be carried out at the ground level.

Dr Bishav Mohan said: “The extent at which this disease is spreading, we should all understand that now it would not only affect the elderly and children, but even youngsters can fall prey to it now.”

He said: “As Ludhiana is a big district population-wise, the situation here can get damaging if people do not make themselves aware and follow all directions issued by the Punjab Government and the Health Department.”

Dr Mohan said: “Some people have this misconception that they are healthy and strong and they cannot fall prey to the Covid-19, which is totally wrong. The need of this hour is that people should wear masks, wash hands regularly, not go out of their homes without work, should not hold big gatherings and maintain social distancing.”

He said: “The need of the hour is that maximum number of tests should be conducted and every person should work as a volunteer against this disease. People from all sections of society should educate everyone around them.”

On the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Varinder Sharma and Commissioner of Police Rakesh Kumar Agrawal thanked Dr Bishav Mohan and Dr Rajesh Mahajan and also assured that they would take all necessary steps to keep the people of Ludhiana safe.

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