To discuss the measures being taken to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Ladakh, a meeting was chaired by R. K. Mathur, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh on April 4.

It was attended by Umang Narula, Advisor; S.S. Khandre, IG Police, Ladakh; and Rigzin Samphel, Commissioner/ Secretary Health joined through video conferencing from Kargil.

With a total of 9 positive cases being cured and tested negative in Ladakh, Lt. Governor appreciated the people of Ladakh for cooperation in observing the lockdown. 

 “The collaborative efforts of Health Department, volunteers, religious and social organisations will help Ladakh win the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic”, said RK Mathur.

Taking a serious note of the recent report of COVID positive case in Sanjak village in Kargil, Lt. Governor emphasized on further intensifying the efforts and precautionary measures to contain the outbreak of COVID-19. He asked the Administration and Police Department to be extra vigilant in combating the pandemic. He also enquired about the supply of essential commodities to the public. He stressed on the maintenance of a strict discipline in ensuring social distancing during its distribution. 

Commissioner/ Secretary Health who is on a visit to Kargil apprised the Lt. Governor about Sanjak, Hagnis, Chiktan and Samrah villages being brought under containment zone to stop transmission due to COVID-19. He added that ASHAs, Anganwadi Workers and ANMs have been put on duty to conduct active house to house surveillance daily to identify persons with symptoms of novel coronavirus in the zone.    

Deputy Commissioner and SSP of Leh and Kargil Districts were also present during the meeting.