Ferozepur, July 15, 2020: To sensitize the people against the ongoing battle against the novel Coronavirus Pandemic, Deputy Commissioner Ferozepur Mr. Gurpal Singh Chahal on Wednesday evening addressed the Ferozepurians through Facebook live session.
DC shares COVID status with Ferozepurians through first Facebook Live session
Appeals people to not to get panicky as administration is fully geared up to fight this virus
Solicits people’s support to make Ferozepur Corona Free district
The DC during this live address shared the latest situation of Ferozepur regarding Covid-19 pandemic and reiterated the commitment to win this war as no stone was being left unturned by the state government to contain spread of the virus.
The DC said that so far 13300 samples was collected for throat swab tests out of which 11968 samples have been tested negative. He added that a total of 188 persons have been tested positive and out of which 96 patients have been cured and discharged whereas 88 patients were undergoing treatment at various government facilities.
He further said so far in the district, one micro containment zone and one containment zone has been declared in the district.
He called upon people to join hands with the state government just by following the guidelines issued by the government such as maintaining two-yard distancing, wearing mask properly, washing hands frequently, paying special attention to children and elderly people and others.
Only by adhering by these norms, we can keep the virus at bay and make Coronavirus free district, said DC.