Need to be extra cautious given the gravity of COVID-19 situation: Hailakandi DC

A Correspondent

HAILAKANDI: In view of identification of COVID-19 positive cases in the community and that, too, without travel history, the Hailakandi district administration has appealed to the people to follow the updated directives to curb the spread of coronavirus infection. Deputy Commissioner, Megh Nidhi Dahal has urged everyone to follow all COVID-19 guidelines religiously to avoid any community transmission. Dahal said opening up of economic activities for ensuring livelihoods of the people which they were deprived of during the lockdown phase does not necessarily mean that the situation has turned out to be normal. In this context, Dahal pointed out that the situation has become more grave than before with spike in number of cases and that too with people found afflicted with COVID-19 with no travel history.

The Deputy Commissioner said the road ahead in the fight against the coronavirus was a long-drawn one and the people must back the government's initiatives to contain the disease to the hilt.

Highlighting the importance of greater vigilance as a major chunk of the economy has opened up he said, "There should be no laxity or complacency in maintaining social distance, wearing masks or face cover and staying indoors as much as possible. We have to be very careful and cautious given the gravity of the situation."

The Deputy Commissioner urged those who have developed symptoms akin to COVID-19 disease or have come in contact with COVID-19 infected or suspected persons to come forward voluntarily to have their swab samples tested. He also appealed to the media persons to get their swab tested as they are vulnerable to the disease. The administration has arranged for swab collection at the Nazrul Sadan premises everyday.

The administration has made it mandatory for the officials and employees to undergo swab tests, the process of which has already begun in right earnest. Dahal urged those who gave their swab samples to remain confined at their homes till their results come out. "Do not step out of your homes till your swab results come out. This is the best way to avoid spreading of infection," he added.

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