Budgam CNS 04Sep; Deputy commissioner Budgam Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza today chaired a meeting convened here in New Conference Hall Budgam to review the situation arising due to Covid-19 pandemic in the District.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC said Vaccination drive for all college going students and persons aged above 18 years shall be carried out effectively besides the staff should also be fully Vaccination keeping in view the contemplated opening of Colleges and Universities in future.
The DC instructed that only vaccinated students and staff shall be permitted to enter the premises of educational institutions. The DC further instructed all Principals of GDCs to ensure installation of Banners and Hoardings in Colleges depicting Do’s and Don’ts related to COVID-19. The DC also urged upon all stakeholders to inform the students about the urgent need of Covid-19 Vaccination and in this regard all educational institutions shall organize awareness camps with strict adherence to all mandated COVID-19 SOPs.
In a statement to CNS, the DC also sought Vaccination status of all GDCs and directed the concerned to ensure vaccination of all remaining staff within a couple of days. The DC exhorted upon principals of all GDCs to submit an Action plan for Vaccination drive and steps proposed to be taken to stop spread of Covid-19 pandemic. The DC also emphasized a door to door Vaccination drive for all physically challenged persons. There has been a spike in Covid-19 positive cases in District, accordingly all concerned shall remain in state of alert and display pro activeness to mitigate the spread of infection, the DC said.
The meeting was attended by Principal’s of Government Degree Colleges, CMO, all BMOs and other officers and officials concerned. (CNS)
