Itanagar, Aug 15 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday called upon the people of the state to follow the Covid-19 protocols like maintaining social distancing, wearing of masks and washing hands frequently to prevent from the infection of the virus.
“We have to understand that our battle against Covid-19 will have to continue as long as a vaccine does not come out. I appeal to people to follow the Covid-19 protocols,” Khandu said while delivering his Independence Day speech at IG Park here, where the simple function was organised following Covid-19 norms.
Stating that crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic has engulfed the entire world, the CM said, “Our country, under the able and decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been able to effectively tackle the spread of this infection through a synchronized approach.”