Uttarakhand CM calls for intensifying COVID-19 awareness programs

During a meeting over the discussion of COVID-19 preventive measures, Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said awareness campaigns should be intensified for effective control over COVID-19 pandemic amid the increasing tourism activities and the upcoming festive season.

Dehradun:Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat held a meeting to discuss the COVID-19 preventive measures in Dehradun on Friday and said awareness campaigns should be intensified for effective control over coronavirus.

He said that stickers should be put up on the doors of houses besides religious and tourist places, offices and vehicles in the State for awareness against COVID-19.

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He also requested co-operation from public representatives, social organisations and NGOs.

"Tourism activities have increased in the State and the festive season is also about to begin. All necessary arrangements should be made and a massive awareness campaign should be conducted," said Rawat.

The aim should be to make people aware of the need to protect themselves against COVID-19, the Chief Minister said.

He also launched an online portal for checking results of COVID-19 tests.

He said that it is time to be more vigilant against the disease and follow the norms prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Health Department.

"The role of police will increase further in the state in the festive season," he added.

ANI report

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