Srinagar, Nov The government on Saturday warned that non-adherence to COVID protocol could result in a possible third COVID wave in Kashmir.
Speaking with the media persons, Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad on Saturday said that Srinagar is fast becoming the hotspot of COVID-19 with over 60 percent of COVID positive cases being reported on daily basis in the district.
“I, as District Magistrate, would not hesitate to say that Srinagar could become a reason for possible third COVID wave in J&K," he said after visiting various markets to inspect the implementation of COVID SOPs.
The DC said that in the last one week, 20 COVID cases were reported from Lal Bazaar, 17 cases from Bemina and 18 for Chanpora. Besides, other areas in Srinagar are also witnessing a surge in COVID cases.
He said people need to wear masks, limit social gatherings and follow protocols.
In view of the rapid increase in COVID-19 positive cases in Srinagar district, the district administration has declared eight more areas as micro containment zones under medical zones of Batamaloo, Zadibal, S.R Gunj and Khanyar to prevent spread of infection in the district.
The areas include Milat Abad, Peerbagh, near Islamic Public School and Noorani Colony Peerbagh in Medical Zone Batamaloo, Upper Soura, near Petrol Pump, Bilal Colony Soura, near Bilal Masjid and Bota Kadal, near Darul ul Uloom Bilaliya in Medical Zone Zadibal, Zaina Kadal near Gagar Masjid in Medical Zone S R Gunj and Buchwara and Batwara areas in Khanyar Medical Zone in the district.
In this regard, the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad who is also the Chairman District Disaster Management Authority(DDMA) has said the recent spike in Covid-19 positive cases has prompted the District Administration to take the step for protection of precious lives.
