Anti-Covid measures back in force as Lucknow puts guard up

The Lucknow DM said said that as a part of the measures, it has been decided to intensify the ongoing anti-Covid-19 vaccination drive.

Lucknow is back in combat mode as the district administration issued strict anti-Covid-19 guidelines to check the rising Covid-19 cases. Besides, the administration has also made elaborate arrangements at all entry and exit points of the city and has made masks compulsory in public places.

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Also, the administration has directed officials to make special efforts to expedite the ongoing anti-Covid-19 vaccination drive.

“Cases of Covid-19 are on the rise. Hence, we have decided to re-introduce the anti-Covid protocols to keep the infection at bay,” said Abhishek Prakash, district magistrate, while heading a meeting with the administration and the health department.

Prakash said that as a part of the measures, it has been decided to intensify the ongoing anti-Covid-19 vaccination drive, focusing on children from 12-14, 15-17 and 18 years category. Besides, the DM has also ordered the health department to chalk out a special plan in order to ensure the safety of school-goers. Also, the DM has roped in resident welfare associations, directing them to assist the district administration in carrying out vaccinations in their respective areas and to keep a check on visitors from Covid-19-infested cities and states like Noida, Ghaziabad, Delhi, Haryana and others.

“On a precautionary basis, we have made random testing mandatory at all entry and exit points of the city including at airports, bus stations, toll plazas and railway stations,” the DM said.