Municipal Corporation Jalandhar (MCJ) Joint Commissioner Inaayat and PUDA Estate Officer (EO) Navneet Kaur Bal underwent Covid-19 test, in Shaheed Babu Labh Singh Civil Hospital on Wednesday
They were in contact with Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) Vishesh Sarangal, who was tested positive of novel coronavirus on Sunday.
They said that at present, they have isolated themselves and have been following all precautions.
Both officers appealed to the people to come forward for Covid testing so that early detection and timely treatment could be ensured to bring the contagion under check.
They said that the early detection is a key to reduce the Case Fatality Rate for which the administration has already quickened the pace of testing in Jalandhar.
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MCJ Joint Commissioner Inaayat and PUDA EO Navneet Kaur Bal said that the administration had been making all-out efforts to halt the spread of Covid.
They further urged the people not to hesitate to disclose any kind of co-morbidities they had.
They exhorted the people to remain alert and follow physical distancing, respiratory etiquettes, and meticulous hand hygiene and avoid touching face, eyes and nose.