Migrant workers and labourers from other states and presently stranded in Kashmir have been asked to avoid visiting hospitals for COVID19 screening in connection with their travel to their home states.
In a statement, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir said the labourers shall be informed beforehand about when and where they have to undergo health check up and that they should avoid visiting hospitals unless advised by the authorities.
The stranded labourers have been advised to ensure they were registered with the Labour department.
Regarding return to their respective destinations, the statement said the labourers shall be informed about the date of their travel and medical checkup, asking them to stay put at their current places till arrangements were finalized for their return to their native areas.