Follow Covid protocols to avoid second lockdown: CM KCR

Speaking to mediapersons here, the Chief Minister said the second wave of the pandemic had begun in several States across the country and appears to be far more dangerous

Hyderabad: Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Monday appealed to the people of Telangana State to strictly follow the Covid-19 guidelines and cooperate with the State government in preventing a second wave of Coronavirus in the State. He urged them to follow personal protection measures failing which, he said, the State government may be compelled to impose another lockdown.

Speaking to mediapersons here, the Chief Minister said the second wave of the pandemic had begun in several States across the country and appears to be far more dangerous. “Though the situation is better in Telangana, people should not to be careless and ensure that they take personal protection measures. The State government has already placed its machinery on the alert and is ready to provide all support to people in terms of treatment. However, personal discipline to follow Covid guidelines will have far-reaching impact in controlling the pandemic,” he said.

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Chandrashekhar Rao urged people to wear face masks, wash hands frequently, maintain physical distancing and also avoid crowds or mass gatherings. “These simple measures are our most effective weapons to prevent spread of the virus in the State a second time. We are hopeful of normal functioning only if people act responsibly. We need to be extra cautious since the pandemic could intensify during the winter season,” he added.

He said the State government was increasing testing up to 75,000 tests per day and had already procured nearly two lakh home isolation kits to be supplied to Covid-19 patients. About 10,000 beds with oxygen facility have been kept ready, besides making arrangements for oxygen cylinders supply in certain primary health centres in remote areas, the Chief Minister said.

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