VIRUS SPREADING FAST

With outbreak of the COVID pandemic, almost all the spheres of life suffered massive damages, majority of which are yet to be recovered. COVID-19, with which the entire world is grappling till date, has emerged as the most-deadly pandemic during the last several decades as lakhs of precious human lives have fallen prey to the contagious virus. The most surprising thing is that despite all effective measures taken by the Government to check the spread of the virus, it is increasing like a wildfire with a large number of new cases being reported on almost daily basis from every nook and corner of the country. Although in the past the mega vaccination drive initiated by the Government has played a significant role in improving the overall scenario in respect of COVID pandemic, yet at present time it is once again spreading fast. As per the health experts, this dangerous virus is capable of fast mutation as such various new variants of the same have been reported during the past two years. The health experts have further warned the people not to lower their guard against the contagious virus and follow all precautionary measures diligently like wearing face masks, maintaining social distancing, frequent hand washing etc, as the vaccination can only safeguard the people to some extent and is not capable to provide full immunity against the novel virus which is changing its forms with the passage of time and existing conditions. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, as per the directives of the Centre Government, has also left no stone unturned in implementation of COVID containment measures and imparting awareness among people regarding fatal infection, still after witnessing an improved scenario during past few months, the situation in J&K is once again becoming grim with every passing day. The administration, this time is stressing on localised containment measures and in place of imposing complete lockdowns is preferring some other options like declaration of containment zones, expediting vaccination drive, imposing weekend lockdown etc. There is no doubt that all necessary measures are already in place by the administration to break the chain of contagious virus yet the need of the hour is to support all the initiatives of the Government against the COVID so that this fatal infection can be rooted out from the country in the larger interest of humanity.

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