The Bokaro district administration is now ready to deal strictly with the increasing infection of Covid 19 in town and surrounding areas. Compliance of ‘No Mask – No Entry’ in public places will be ensured.
In view of the New Year, it will be ensured in all the parks located in the sub-division area, the busiest public establishments like Bokaro Mall, Amrit Park, City Park, Nehru Biological Park, Jagarnath Temple, etc. Health workers, magistrates police forces will be deputed for compliance of ‘No Mask- No entry’ norms in public places, said Sub Divisional Officer (SDO), Pratap Singh Shekhawat here on Sunday.
Sub-Divisional Officer Chas said that the common people will have to strictly follow the Covid friendly behavior for themselves and their loved ones. Masks, sanitizers and a distance of two yards will have to be included in daily routine once again only then can we curb the possible spread of corona, added Shekhawat.
He said that the administration is taking all precautionary steps on its part and concerned block development officer, zonal officer, Chas municipal corporation Management etc. have been directed to collect fines from those who do not use masks in public places.
Along with this, the managements of parks, malls, hotels, banquet halls etc. have been asked to ensure the entry of common people only up to 50 percent of the capacity. Everyone has been asked to put up a big poster, banner of “No Mask No Entry” at the entrance.
The administrative team will also check it after conducting surprise inspections, action will be taken against those who do not do so under various provisions of disaster management.
Sub-Divisional Officer instructed the district public relations team to conduct publicity in the area through loudspeakers, so that people can be aware. He said that Covid testing is also being increased in the district. Testing kits are being ordered in coordination with the state as per the requirement.
Apart from all the parks, testing teams have been deployed at border areas, crowded religious places, bus stands, railway stands etc. He also asked the media to cooperate in making people aware.
Sub-Divisional Officer Chas said that the health department has been asked to be in alert mode regarding possible infection of Covid 19. Adequate number of masks, sanitizers and medicines are available. The oxygen supported bed is also kept in ready mode. So that better medical treatment can be provided to the Covid infected. The pace of vaccination is also being increased continuously, the target is to vaccinate more and more people by organizing special camps. Children above 15 years of age will also be vaccinated from Monday, for this also necessary preparations have been completed.
Civil Surgeon Dr. Jitendra Kumar, District Public Relations Officer Rahul Kumar Bharti, Dr. NP Singh, Dr. BP Gupta, District Disaster Management Officer Shakti, Assistant Public Relations Officer Avinash Kumar, DDM Kanchan Kumari, along with Pawan Kumar, all representatives from various print and electronic media were present.