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Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha Govt mulls stern measures to prevent COVID from spreading 7/22/2020 12:33:48 AM Ishtiyaq Ahmad Early Times Report Srinagar, July 21: The authorities here in Kashmir are likely to follow the same plan on the occasion of Eid ul Adha, that was followed during Eid ul Fitr in May for preventing the spread of deadly coronavirus. There has been a sudden rise in the coronavirus cases for the last few weeks in Kashmir. The authorities are worried that people may abandon masks and social distancing that could lead to the further spike in the COVID cases. One of the top officials heading the government’s effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus told early times that any carelessness in observance of precautionary measures during Eid-ul-Adha may lead to a spike in coronavirus cases. He said that greater public cooperation will lead us to a significant drop in the number of positive test results. The official said that they will urge the people to continue observing (precautions) essential to stop the virus. “Eid ul Adha must be celebrated with simplicity,” Sources said that the divisional administration will finalised the standard operating procedures (SOPs) regarding the handling of cattle markets, and smart lockdown measures in several places of the valley ahead of Eid Al Adha. “It is likely that the same plan that was followed during Eid Al Fitr in May for congregational prayers will be adopted for Eid Al Adha as well,” sources claimed. Sources said that the restrictions in place at the coronavirus containment zones would continue and no laxity would be extended on Bakri Eid. Sources said that necessary guidelines will be forwarded to all the stakeholders including deputy commissioners, district health officers and the police. The residents here in Srinagar said that with approaching Eid, people are getting careless now. “I have a sign on my shop that says, ‘no mask, no service,’ but people still enter without them, and sometimes it leads to arguments. If the people will lose interest in safety measures, especially during Eid, I fear the virus could become a big problem.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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