The chief secretary Utpal Kumar Singh has appealed to all the people in Uttarakhand to cooperate in tackling novel coronavirus (COVID-19). He said that the state government is fully prepared to deal with the situation resulting from the spread of novel coronavirus.
Public awareness campaigns are being undertaken consistently by the state government to prevent the spread of this disease. Singh also appealed the citizens to desist from believing in rumours and wrong information. The chief secretary further stated that essential services like water supply, electricity supply, health and sanitation among others are being maintained effectively.
The supply of food grains, cooking oil, vegetables, fruits, petrol, diesel and other daily needs is also being maintained. The facilitation of all these items and services will be maintained effectively in the future too.
Asking citizens to not believe in rumours, Singh said that for more information citizens can call on the state government helpline number 104 or on 1800-180-1200.