Follow govt directives in locked down areas: Obaidul Quader

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday urged people of the areas which have been put under lockdown to follow government’s directives strictly and deal with the ongoing situation with patience, UNB reports.

“Considering high risk of coronavirus transmission, the government has declared general holidays in some areas of some districts and city corporations and people of those areas should follow the government instructions,” said Quader at a regular briefing at his official residence.

Obaidul Quader said the visiting Chinese expert team has appreciated the role of physicians and health workers of Bangladesh despite various limitations.

He urged all to follow the hygiene rules and said negligence of one second, laziness in hand washing for just 20 seconds can create dangerous health risks.

In response to the BNP secretary general’s allegation that they were obstructed in the relief work, Quader asked them to mention who are obstructing them and provide evidence.

Action will be taken if the allegation is proved true, he said adding that obstruction in humanitarian work is not the policy of Awami League.

The minister also said that the government has taken initiatives to expand emergency services including installing ICU and providing necessary equipment in district level hospitals.

Along with the government, private initiatives can do a lot during this crisis, he said.