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No need for lockdown in Himachal Pradesh: CM
The Hindu
Mr. Thakur said media personnel would be given vaccination on a priority basis.
There is no need for a lockdown in Himachal Pradesh since the State government was doing its best to deal with the COVID-19 situation, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said on April 19. He said the government was working on containing the virus and strengthening the economy. People’s cooperation is the need of the hour to combat coronavirus, he said, asking that all COVID-19 related norms be observed. He said vaccination along with usage of face masks, maintenance of social distancing and repeated washing of hands were the main weapons against the virus. On the issue of helping families who have lost family members to COVID-19, he said since their number was high, a final decision to this effect would be taken after thorough discussions.More Related News