COVID-19 surge: Offer clarity in terms of SOPs and resources in rural areas, says PM Modi
The Hindu
In videoconference addressing District Magistrates from 54 districts across 10 States, he said mutations had raised concerns for youth and children.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that empathy and resoluteness in the face of COVID-19 was essential while also flagging that mutations of the coronavirus had raised concerns for youth and children going ahead. Addressing a videoconference of District Magistrates from 54 districts across 10 States with Chief Ministers of those present, including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Mr. Modi added that intensive presence of the administration and empathetic dialogue with people in rural areas would go a long way in addressing the spread of the disease in those areas. “My experience of rural areas is that they need clear information about Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), if informed correctly of SOPs they follow it religiously. Clarity is required with regard to rural population, they are disciplined in carrying forward what is required and this presence and clarity of the administration will boost the courage in these areas to face this situation. Make a team, hold a dialogue, offer clarity in terms of SOPs and resources. The second wave mutations have raised alarm bells for youth and children too. We need to prepare for what lies ahead. The first thing to do is to prepare data on contagion rates among young people and children. Analyse it, this will help you in planning for the future,” he said.More Related News