NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, MARCH 24
Post complete lockdown declared in 82 districts across the country, the army has issued fresh advisory/measures for all military establishments/ cants/formations/units in the districts under lockdown.
All the CSD canteens have been shut forthwith with provisions instituted for groceries and essential items to be delivered to homes. All movement has been restricted with only personnel involved in essential services like medical establishments, fire, electricity/ water supply, communication, post offices, and sanitation services are permitted to move.
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To trace contact history the army has asked each individual to maintain a daily contact log. They have instituted this mechanism to help in maintaining social distancing, impose self-caution besides tracking contact history.
Special sanction of medicine reimbursements for veterans
Veterans undergoing treatment for lifestyle diseases need not go to polyclinics, special hospitals or empanelled hospitals to collect the prescribed medicines for April 2020. They can purchase the medicines till April 30 and submit the bill for reimbursement until May 15, 2020. This a one-time concession in view of coronavirus spread in the country, said a circular issued by Director (Medical), MD ECHS on Monday.
All these advisories and measures will not affect the tasks related to response to COVID-19.
Keeping the arising situation in mind, it has been decided that only bare essential sections and offices will function at Head Quarters in Delhi daily. Work from home has already been implemented.
The army had already instituted measures in phases to keep the negative effect of Coronavirus away from soldiers. All troops are getting screened during morning PT/parade/roll call.
A 34-year-soldier of the Ladakh Scout in Leh was confirmed positive for COVID-19 on last week.
The postings, temporary duties, conferences, and seminars have already been postponed. Routine meetings and movements have been restricted with the provision of staggering office timings in practice.
