SRINAGAR, JUNE 11, 2021: The Deputy Commissioner (DC)/District Magistrate, Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today urged the people of Srinagar to exhibit strict compliance to the government directions for larger public safety, health and follow COVID-19 related advisories and guidelines in letter and spirit.

The DC said this during a media brief here.

He appealed to traders and transporters to cooperate with district administration and strictly follow Covid-19 SOPs and precautions to control the Covid-19 infection.

The DC also urged people to visit nearest vaccination centers and get vaccinated at an earliest to defeat the 2nd wave of Covid-19 pandemic.

Asad said that the administration along with other frontline warriors is working round the clock to curb the spread of infection. He said Covid-19 pandemic is not yet over and we are at the stage where adopting Covid-19 Appropriate Behaviour is paramount to avoid contracting viruses.

The DC said that anybody found without a mask in public places shall have to undergo mandatory Covid testing apart from depositing fine as prescribed under rules.

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