CMC declares Sankarpur, Khatbin Sahi areas as containment zones

Cuttack:  After several persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Parida Sahi of Sankarpur area (ward no 37) and Bari lane of Khatbin Sahi (ward no 15) under Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC), the CMC declared the two areas as containment zones until further orders.

Sankarpur was declared as a containment zone Wednesday while CMC declared Khatbin Sahi as a containment zone late Tuesday.

Movement of both vehicles and locals has been totally prohibited to and from the containment zones. Local residents have been instructed to stay at home. Besides, all shops, business establishments, government and private institutions will remain closed during the containment period.

It also said that the supply of medicines and essential goods will be ensured by the CMC.

CMC said that the decision is taken in the larger public interest to contain further spread of COVID-19.

CMC has already started active contact tracing and surveillance in the containment zones. Sanitation drive has been started by the fire brigade.

Including Sankarpur and Khatbin Sahi areas, a  total four areas under CMC are under the containment zone tag as of July 22.

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It may be mentioned here that Cuttack district reported 57 positive cases Wednesday, taking to the total tally in the district to 1384. A total 367 COVID-19 patients are undergoing treatment at COVID-19 hospitals while 1,005 people have recovered from the disease. Nine patients have succumbed to COVID-19 in the district while three died due to other illnesses.

PNN