ITBP launches 7-day trekking expedition to spread awareness on COVID-19 in Himachal Pradesh

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 19th Battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has launched a 7-day trekking expedition in Sarahan in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh.

Kinnaur (HP): The 19th Battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has launched a 7-day trekking expedition in Sarahan in Kinnaur district in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the ITBP, the expedition will cover border villages in the state to spread awareness on COVID-19. "The expedition team includes four women personnel," informed ITBP.

According to the Union Health Ministry, Himachal Pradesh has reported 2,326 active cases of COVID-19, 5445 cured/migrated/recovered and 60 deaths as of September 9. (ANI)