Active covid cases jumps to 900, people must understand the gravity of situation-D.C

Guidelines also issued regarding marriages scheduled for April 30

Kapurthala, April 28 (Punjab Post Bureau) – Deputy Commissioner Kapurthala Mrs. Deepti Uppal said that the 

active cases in Kapurthala jumps to 900 so the people must understand the gravity of situation and follow the health protocol. She said that people should understand the seriousness of the epidemic and wear a double layer mask.

                In the talk with kapurthala residents in weekly Facebook session, Deputy Commissioner said that the number of vaccines in the district has reached close to one lakh as special camps are being set up in remote areas as well. She said that the risk of covid was very low among the vaccinators; hence people above 18 years of age should register in large for the vaccination starting from May 1.

                 She said that ‘Oxygen Audit’ has been conducted to ensure the availability of oxygen and adequate amount of oxygen is available in the Level-2 facilities in the district.
                  Deputy Commissioner also said that the marriages scheduled before or on April 30 after 6 pm on can be held with certain conditions which includes that Not more than 20 people will be allowed to participate in these and those attending the wedding will get curfew pass by the concerned SDMs.The event should also end before 9 PM.

                  She clarified that the above instructions are only for the wedding ceremonies scheduled till April 30.

                   She also clarified that the on or after May 1st, 2021 people should reschedule the marriages functions as per the new guidlines and curfew imposition.