Hyderabad: Congress prod to people on taking precautions to beat coronavirus

Hyderabad: Pradesh Congress Committee president N Uttam Kumar Reddy and Leader of Congress Legislature Party in Assembly Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday appealed to the people to take precautions to prevent spread of coronavirus.

Issuing statements separately they called upon the people to follow the guidelines being issued by the government to prevent the spread of virus. They appealed to the party rank and file to create awareness among the people about the virus.

In his statement, Uttam said that coronavirus is proving to be an epidemic with the rise in number of cases every day. He said so far 21 coronavirus positive cases have been reported in Telangana. Those affected were either foreigners or those with travel history to affected countries.

He appealed to the people to follow the guidelines issued by the government to prevent the spread of coronavirus. He said people should stay at their homes unless necessary.

They should maintain social distance and in case of any doubts they should self-quarantine and isolate themselves with others, they should immediately go for medical tests if any symptoms are found, and they must admit themselves in designated government hospitals for treatment if contacted with the virus.

Uttam Kumar Reddy said there was no treatment for this virus. Therefore, at this stage, prevention is the only cure for coronavirus. "We can overcome this challenge only if we are united, alert and cautious," he said.

He also appealed to the people to observe 'Janata Curfew' announced by the government of India on March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm.

He said that shutdown being announced by the government would badly hit the daily wage earners, vendors and other small business firms. He demanded that the government supply rice and other essential commodities at free of cost to the White Ration Card holders, poor and other needy people.

The TPCC President appealed to the workers of Congress party to take all precautions and also ensure that their relatives, friends and neighbours do the same.

Bhatti said that France has directed the companies to increase production of sanitisers, Spain has nationalised the health services, and American President has signed a bill to give leave with salary to the employees in view of coronavirus.

He said that steps should be taken up in the State to increase the production of masks and sanitisers. He said that required number of masks should be made available to the people.