PASIGHAT, May 12: The East Siang administration has urged residents to strictly follow Covid appropriate behaviour and has issued stern warning against violators following spike in Covid-19 cases in the district.
Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kinny Singh issued series of orders and has appealed to everyone regarding observance of Covid-19 appropriate behaviour in entire East Siang district.
Urging all to wear face masks at all times, DC warned that anyone without a mask is liable to be fined. The directive has apparently come as few people have been witnessed roaming unnecessary albeit a spike recorded in the Covid cases for last few days. All shops will remain closed by 4 pm, except shops providing essential and emergency services like pharmacies, hospitals, animal care centres etc. Till further order, there will be night curfew from 6.30 pm to 5 am in the district. 
There is nothing to panic. People know about the virus now and the only thing is that they have to be sincere in following the protocols, stated the DC.
However, in order to prevent spread of the infection, the public should follow the protocols strictly, she appealed and further appreciated to all the Covid-19 warriors who have been steadfastly fighting against the pandemic.
Meanwhile, East Siang administration has intensified its efforts by frequent town broadcasting, radio talks, video clippings through social media etc. 13 testing centres (TrueNAT) and 12 Vaccine Centres have been set up to encourage the people for testing and vaccination in the district with a mission to curb spread of the diseases and to achieve significant control over the pandemic in the district. According to DMO Dr. Kaling Dai, as on May 11 evening, total vaccine administered was 25605 out of which 1st and 2nd doses are 17202 persons and 8403 persons respectively.

Jt. Director Health Service (T&R), BPGH, Pasighat Dr. Dukhum Raina in his message said “Medical fraternity alone cannot fight against unknown enemies such as Coronavirus. The way Pasighatians coming forward from every walk of life to fight against the disease in any form is really encouraging and appreciable”.
DTO (MV) M. Loyi informed that administration has realised Rs. Two Lakhs Twenty Seven Thousand and One Hundred Sixty rupees as fine/penalty for violation of Covid appropriate behaviour by 655 violators.DIPRO

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