Bhagalpur officials buckle up to check virus spread

BHAGALPUR: In view of a sudden surge in Covid-19 cases in some states, officials in Bhagalpur are gearing up to check the spread of coronavirus.
According to the medical superintendent of the Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College and Hospital, Dr Ashok Bhagat, fresh corona cases have been registered in the district and adjoining areas.
“People should continue wearing masks and follow social distancing norms,” Dr Ashok told this newspaper.
Bhagalpur civil surgeon Dr Vijay Kumar Chowdhary also claimed that the district had been reporting new Covid cases for the last 10 days. “We have geared up our machinery for the treatment of patients. We are also creating awareness among the people to make sure that they do not ignore any Covid-related symptoms,” he added.
With a lot of locals flouting the Covid safety protocols these days, city ASP Puran Jha has decided to reimplement the mass drive for penalizing those who do not wear masks.
Malda divisional railway manager Yatendra Kumar has also asked the station managers to screen all the passengers strictly and ensure that the safety protocols are followed.
Meanwhile, district immunization officer Dr Manoj Kumar Chowdhary said the first and second phases of the Covid vaccination drive were nearing completion and the third phase was likely to begin soon. “Discussions are underway for starting the registration for Phase III,” he added.