IMA opposes lockdown easing in Kerala

Written by Sanchari Chattopadhyay Published On 2021-07-20T09:00:14+05:30 | Updated On 20 July 2021 3:30 AM GMT

Kerala: Pointing towards the inevitable and impending third wave of COVID pandemic, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged the Kerala government to withdraw the order of easing out lockdown followed in the state on account of religious gatherings.The association pointed out that reducing COVID restrictions on the occasion of Eid al-Adha is 'unwarranted & inappropriate at this time...

The association pointed out that reducing COVID restrictions on the occasion of Eid al-Adha is 'unwarranted & inappropriate at this time of medical emergency. IMA has also threatened to move the Supreme court if the order easing restrictions is not withdrawn by the state government.

In an official statement, IMA mentioned, " When many Northern states like J&K, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttaranchal have stopped, with a constructive sense of public safety the traditional and popular pilgrimage yatras, it is an unfortunate learned state of Kerala had taken this decision which will pave the way for mass gatherings."

IMA clarified that as the body of warriors of this covid war with the sense of altruism, it will be constrained to knock the pedestals of the supreme court if the state is not enforcing covid appropriate behaviors and become a model state to curtain the raising menace of covid, by withdrawing this decision.

The association further stated that with the sustained progression of vaccination, avoiding mass gatherings in any form is the responsible duty expected at this crucial time from every citizen of our country. Previously Honorable prime minister urged people to stop revenge tourism and not to invite the third wave by mass gatherings following which many proposed religious and pilgrimage yatras were canceled.

Moreover, the supreme court of India had also taken the issue, Suo moto, and directed everyone to play a vigilant role to mitigate the third wave. "With the dedicated and committed services of the Government and the Modern medical fraternity, today we are in the declining phase of the second wave throughout the country, except in few states like Kerala and Maharashtra where we are still having the high number of cases", added IMA.

The doctors' body stated, "In the larger interest of the country and wellbeing of humanity, with the sense of responsibility, strongly urge/demand the Kerala State Government to immediately withdraw this order, enforce zero-tolerance against covid appropriate behaviors, and do not deviate from its statutory duty and vision to ensure the safety of State and Nation as a whole."

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Sanchari Chattopadhyay

Sanchari Chattopadhyay has pursued her M.A in English and Culture Studies from the University of Burdwan, West Bengal. She likes observing cultural specificities and exploring new places.