COIMBATORE:
Fire and
rescue service personnel took out a
bike rally to spread
awareness on
Covid-19 prevention measures here on Wednesday.
As
festival shoppers are thronging the commercial hubs across the city, health authorities are taking
various efforts to create awareness and prevent shopping hotspots from becoming superspreaders of the virus. Joining the efforts, fire and rescue services personnel took out the rally, holding placards with messages on Covid prevention.
The placards had messages on the need for social distancing and wearing masks. The personnel made brief halts and asked people to follow all Covid rules and avoid unnecessary crowding to prevent the virus from spreading during the festive season.
The personnel, on as many as 24 bikes, accompanied by four fire
engines, started the rally from the central fire service station. The rally, flagged off by district fire officer R Jegadheesh, progressed through city police commissioner’s office and returned to the fire station.
Jegadheesh said that fire and rescue services personnel were actively involved in Covid prevention measures. Besides spreading awareness, the department is supporting local bodies by deputing fire engines for spraying disinfectants.