Army distributes COVID-19 preventive kits to veterans, veer naris in Poonch

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Jammu: Indian Army as part of Mission Reach Out during COVID-19 pandemic, distributed  COVID-19 preventive kits to Veterans and “Veer Naris’’ of Mendhar Tehsil in District Poonch of J&K.

The aim of this event was to distribute COVID-19 preventive kits and spread awareness on the ongoing pandemic.

Online procedure to register on www.cowin.gov.in application was also explained and demonstrated to the Veterans and Veer Naris. The Veterans and Veer Naris were advised to drink warm water, steam inhalation and use of kadha (warm herbal drink).

The efforts of Indian Army in the far flung areas of Mendhar Tehsil have ensured that awareness about COVID-19 and the precautions to be taken, reaches the remote corners of the area. The Veterans and Veer Naris expressed their gratitude for efforts and appreciated the support rendered by Indian Army. COVID kits distributed to three Veer Naris and 10 ex-servicemen.