"The government did not bother about studies of the children as it failed to restore 4G services for over one year in the peaceful region of Jammu but at the peak of COVID in the region, it is going to open the schools. This move is likely to put their life at risks, when there are suggestions for another spell of lockdown for sometime", JKPCC Chief Spokesperson Ravinder Sharma told reporters here.
Expressing great concern over the increasing loss of lives during the past few days due to COVID-19 and expressing solidarity with the families of the victims, Sharma said that are shocking reports of lack of adequate medical facilities in government hospitals, which is evident from the fact that all influential persons including senior officers and health officers are opting to avail treatment at private hospitals, especially at Narayana Hospital.
The party also questioned the delay in the sanctioning of oxygen plants for the important hospitals in Jammu, as more than six months have elapsed since the spread of COVID-19 as requisite facilities should have been made in advance.
Even though there is a delay, right steps with such urgent measures need to be taken to meet the situation, Sharma said.