*Yoga is playing crucial role in fight against Covid-19, must be introduced as way of life – DC Doda on International Yoga Day.* _1500 LPM Oxygen Generation capacity shall further be augmented by 1000LPM plant in GMC Doda._ *DC appeals left out 45 years and above person for vaccination, as vaccination is the only protection available to counter Coronavirus.*

Doda, June 21; Yoga is being adopted as way of life throughout the world. Yoga plays an important role in living a healthy life. Yoga is also helpful during Current Covid-19 pendamic, it improves immunity and keeps us fit. This was stated by District Development Commissioner Doda, Vikas Sharma, while briefing media on international Yoga Day and Covid-19 scenario in the district.

 

It was informed that positivity rate is on continuous decline with only 722 active cases in the district and Covid-19 restrictions are gradually easing out. But the situation demands observing Covid-19 appropriate behaviour and following SOPs more vigorously to contain the future spread of infection, he added.

He further said that Government has formally launched free vaccine for age group 18 and above throughout the country. But the free vaccination of age group 18 to 44 years has already been started in out District and targeted population is responding empathatically. He appeals left out 45 years and above person to come out for vaccination, as vaccination is only protection available to counter Coronavirus. 

 

While talking on oxygen generation and availability, he said that 1500 LPM Oxygen Generation capacity shall  further be augmented by 1000 LPM plant in GMC Doda. Our GMC is self reliant in terms of Oxygen Generation and soon the CHC Bhaderwah and Gandoh shall have their own oxygen generation plants.