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| Strict restrictions across Kmr as 6 day lockdown begins | | ‘Violation of advisories resulted in a surge of COVID-19 cases in valley’, say officials | |  ISHTIYAQ AHMAD
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 23: Strict restrictions remained in place across Kashmir after the six day lockdown commenced on Thursday.
The lockdown was re-imposed in Kashmir after a spike of COVID19 cases. However, Bandipora has been exempted from lockdown.
Authorities have sealed most of the roads and market places in all Red districts and placed concertina wires and barriers on the roads to stop public movement.
Under the fresh lockdown, construction activities and activities related to agriculture and horticulture are allowed as per Standard Operating Procedure.
Authorities have also allowed home delivery of essential items. District administrations have also notified helpline numbers for the general public if they are in need to seek help.
COVID19 has affected more than 15700 people in J&K with a good number of recovered and over 270 deaths.
Divisional administration said that the decision about lockdown would be reviewed on 27 July, this year.
Information bulletin issued by the Government advised people to prevent the spread of disease by being “responsible for the well-being of ourselves and everyone around us”. “Not disclosing symptoms could put the life of individuals and their families at risk. In case of symptoms like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing report early. Do not fear, call COVID19 helpline numbers and seek medical advice,” the bulletin said.
Meanwhile amid COVID-19 lockdown, authorities said that employees of essential services have to attend duties while others have to verify from the concerned DC office.
One of the officials said that all employees of essential services have to attend their duties.
“Administration has made roasters for government employees and they need to follow those roasters accordingly,” the official said.
District Development Commissioner Srinagar Shahid Chowdhary has issued an order which says, “Movement of essential services shall be regulated as follows:
Doctors and paramedics, hospital staff: Valid I-Cards along with duty slip/roster. Medical emergencies shall be attended on priority movement shall be facilitated.
Officials, personnel on COVID /Quarantine/Covid Care Centers duty serial numbered COVID tokens issued by District Disaster Management Authority.
Staff essential services department: Serial numbered COVID token along with I-d cards and, duty roster departments shall operate 30 % strength.
SMC: COVID tokens with serial numbers provided to staff on fumigation and other essential duties. Sanitation staff has been allowed on duty locally. Non-essential services, offices shall remain closed except staff/officials deployed in COVID containment measures.”
He has directed that all executive magistrates along with respective SHOs shall personally monitor enforcement of lockdown and take necessary action in case of violations.
It is to be seen that the violation of health advisories and guidelines resulted in a surge of COVID-19 cases in the valley.
Jammu and Kashmir has reported 15711 positive cases until Wednesday. The worst affected is the valley where maximum cases have been reported.
The Divisional Commissioner has stressed upon strictly using masks and adhering other government health guidelines.
“Government is concerned about people neglecting health advisories and guidelines resulting in a surge of COVID-19 cases in the valley,” Divisional Commissioner Kashmir said.
As per the advisory, early detection of COVID-19 can prevent the spread of disease so we need to be responsible for the well-being of ourselves and everyone around us. “Not disclosing symptoms could put the life of individuals and their families at risk. In case of symptoms like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing report early.
Do not fear, call COVID-19 helpline numbers and seek medical advice,” the advisory reads.
Advisory has further exhorted upon the people not to step out of home, unless absolutely necessary. “If you have to move out for unavoidable reasons, ensure that you wear a mask and practice social distancing, personal hygiene and frequent hand washing with soap and water,” it reads.
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