| Dear friends in Rotary, The battle against Covid-19 has reached its most critical phase. On one hand, the vaccination drive is facing issues of adequate supply. At the same time, the number of positive cases is skyrocketing to alarming levels.At this juncture, the buzzwords for Rotary India’s Covid Task Force are: Diligence and Vigilance.We need to be diligent in promoting the efficacy of the vaccine and also in enabling vaccination centres to function smoothly. We also need to be vigilant in ensuring that people around us follow safety procedures like the use of face masks and physical distancing at all times.We cannot afford to allow the good work of the past few months to go down the drain. Rotary Clubs across the country must follow the lead set by Kerala, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Gujarat and set up free vaccination centres to supplement the efforts of the government. A much-needed initiative is the establishment of Quarantine Centres for those Covid + patients who do not need hospitalization. I urge Rotarians to pool their resources and work in this direction.In the meanwhile, we receive daily reports of people gathering in large numbers with complete disregard for safety and physical distance norms. Let us work actively to discourage such behavior.I am confident that this virus can be defeated, but only if all of us remain Diligent and Vigilant at all times. Let’s put our sincere efforts to support the Government in its fight against Covid Pandemic . I know the strength of our Rotarians. I also know that we all can get rid of this virus and ensure safe and healthy life for all . Always remember “WORKING TOGETHER CAN DO WONDERS” |
