Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, May 28

The Deputy Commissioner (DC), Varinder Kumar Sharma, on Friday said vaccination, correct and complete information to the people regarding Covid are crucial to stem the spread of the pandemic.

After virtually launching a YouTube channel of CityNeeds, an NGO, the DC appealed to everyone to get themselves vaccinated at the earliest. He said the vaccine not only protects your lives but reduces chances of hospitalisation even if one contracts the virus after vaccination. He said aggressive participation by people in the vaccination drive would build herd immunity and would help to prevent the third wave of infectious disease.

Municipal Councillor Mamta Ashu exhorted the youth to come forward and shoulder the responsibility of educating the rural folks about the importance of Covid apt behaviour and vaccination.

Dr Bishav Mohan asked the queries of people to the DC, Municipal Councillor and other experts.

Dr SB Pandhi from CityNeeds said that the channel has over 200 short videos by 36 prominent doctors of DMCH, CMCH, Civil Hospital and Fortis Hospital addressing most commonly asked questions about Covid. He said the objective is to provide a platform for authentic information and guidance about Covid prevention, treatment and preparation for the anticipated third wave.