Srinagar, Apr 22 (KNS): Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Wednesday issued advisory to print and electronic media personnel advised them to take due health and related precautions while performing their duties. The advisory also impressed upon management of media houses to take necessary care of their field staff as well as office staff in wake of Covid-19 pandemic.
According to Kashmir News Service (KNS), the advisory signed by G C Aron, Director (IP) reads, “It has come to notice of the Ministry that a large number of media persons have recently contracted with Covid-19 while covering the happenings in certain parts of the country”.
It said, “in view of the fact that media persons, including reporters, cameramen, photographers, etc are covering incidents relating to Covid-19 in various parts of the country involving travel, amongst others, to containment zones, hotspots and other COVID affected areas, it is advised that all such media persons may take due health and related precautions while performing their duties”.
The order further reads, “Management of media houses is requested to take necessary care of their field staff as well as office staff”. (KNS)