There will be micro-containment zones in different sector and areas: Chandigarh Adviser
While coronavirus cases have been rising in Chandigarh, the Adviser, Manoj Parida, stated that there will be micro-containment zones after mapping of new cases coming up in different sectors and areas. This will enable the Administration to control infection without causing much hardship to the neighboring areas, he said.
WHO Representative, Dr. Srinivasan, presented a copy of his report regarding the Bapu Dham Colony Containment Plan to Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh.
The report highlighted the success of the Chandigarh Administration in containing the spread of infection in the Bapu Dham Colony. The Administrator desired that the best practices should be documented and circulated for replication in other parts.
The Administrator directed Arun Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary Health, to focus on micro-containment areas and enhance contact tracing, particularly focusing on the source of infection.
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Likewise, Sanjay Beniwal, Director General of Police, has been directed to ensure strict implementation of social distancing and mask-wearing norms and also to check the people coming from outside.
-PTC News
