Pattingdoctors and paramedical staff in Civil Hospital engaged in Covid-19 duty at CivilHospital, Deputy Commissioner Varinder Kumar Sharma on Tuesday awardedspecial honorarium worth Rs 3.07 lakh to 85 frontline corona warriors.
Presidingover an event held at Civil Hospital, The Deputy Commissioner along withAdditional Deputy Commissioner Sandeep Kumar, also distributed 2000 isolationgowns and 2500 N-95 masks for doctors and para medical staff besides alsohanded over 40 blankets for the patients.
Inhis address, Deputy Commissioner said that the Punjab government in general andthe district administration in particular acknowledges the endeavor of thesewarriors during the fight against Corona Virus and this honorarium is just asmall token of appreciation.
Hesaid that the indomitable spirit and fortitude displayed by them is an examplefor the others.
Sharmasaid that the war against Corona is particularly important as the enemy wastotally invisible but the threat was large.
TheDeputy Commissioner said that all the doctors and nursing staff exhibitedexemplary courage and determination during the fight due to which severalprecious lives are saved.
Hesaid that these Corona Warriors are the real heroes who had played avanguard role to keep the pandemic at bay.
Sharmaexpressed hope that the they would continue to perform exceptionally well untilthe war against Corona was not won.
TheDeputy Commissioner said that the ‘Mission Fateh’ of Punjab Government is aimedat spreading mass awareness about the Covid 19 pandemic.
Hesaid that the District Administration is duty-bound to play a key role in thisexercise by serving as the link between the government and the people addingthat it would motivate the people to remain vigilant and safe.