NE NEWS SERVICE
JAISALMER, MARCH 15
The third batch of 236 Indians, including students and pilgrims, stranded in coronavirus-hit Iran have arrived Jaisalmer early Sunday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said.
Meanwhile, the number of Covid-19 cases in India rises to 93, says Health Ministry
As a precautionary measure, these evacuated persons are being kept under quarantine for fourteen days at the Wellness Centre at Jaisalmer which is fully equipped facility to help Indian citizens undertake mandatory quarantine period under the supervision of skilled medical authorities. Soldiers have volunteered to provide care and support to our countrymen returning from overseas, a Defence release said.
COVID-19 or Corona Virus has been declared a pandemic by the WHO and a large number of Indian stranded in Corona affected countries like Italy, Iran etc. are being evacuated by the Government.
The Wellness Centre at Jaisalmer is an initiative of the Indian Army to support the nation’s fight against COVID-19. The operationalization of these facilities demonstrates the Indian Army’s commitment to the nation to handle multiple challenges. The Wellness Centre at Jaisalmer is fully equipped and functional facility to help Indian citizens undertake the mandatory quarantine period under the supervision of skilled medical authorities. Soldiers have volunteered to provide care and support to our countrymen returning from overseas.
The Army Wellness Centre is working in total synergy with the Civil Administration, Airport authorities and Air Force to ensure proper care is provided to all evacuated citizens. Prophylactic measures are being taken to prevent the spread of the contagion.
Awareness campaigns are being undertaken to educate the people about COVID-19. Military and Civil Authorities at Jaisalmer have urged the people to take adequate precautions against COVID-19. They have assured them that there is no need to panic as requisite medical infrastructure is in place to handle any eventuality.
The Indian Army’s coordinated efforts with the local administration is bound to succeed in fighting out COVID-19 from India. The teamwork being carried out by multiple agencies at Jaisalmer is a source of confidence.
Don’t believe rumours, says Army
There is a rumour on WhatsApp regarding a soldier being detected with Coronavirus at Ahmedabad. It has been clarified by CO MH Ahmedabad that no such case has been reported. It is a false report.
Kin of COVID19 victims to get Rs 4 lakh as ex gratia
The Government of India on Saturday decided to treat COVID19 as a notified disaster to assist the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). Rs 4 lakh will be paid as ex gratia to the family of the person who will lose their life due to Coronavirus, including those involved in relief operations or associated in response activities, The Ministry of Home Affairs said.
