Srinagar, Feb 12 (KNS):  Army Camp ParibalTekri, Bandipora  on Wednesday  organised 'lecture on Coronavirus' at Youth Centre Watlab.

In a statement issued to KNS army said, “ the aim of the lecture was to create awareness about the disease, its mode of transmission amongst general public and precautionary measures. Many locals from Watlab and nearby villages attended the lecture and the lecture was conducted by Army Medical Officer. During the lecture they were educated about various signs and symptoms in effected persons and the precautionary measures which have to be undertaken to avoid contamination.”

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“To prevent people from getting infected, the locals and the village elders were advised to ensure the hygiene of their families, living area and the surroundings. Locals appreciated and expressed gratitude towards the Army’s this initiative,” statement added. (KNS)