Section 144 imposed in 10 panchayats in capital
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TPR crosses 25%, curbs in place till it drops below 20%
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TPR crosses 25%, curbs in place till it drops below 20% Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.PC) has been clamped by the District Collector in 10 panchayats in the capital district to contain COVID-19. The test positivity rate (TPR) had crossed 25% in these local bodies in the past four days.
The relevant restrictions will be in force in Aruvikkara, Amboori, Karode, Perumkadavila, Kattakada, Andoorkonam, Kollayil, Uzhamalackal, Kunnathukal, and Aryankode panchayats till the TPR drops under 20%, District Collector Navjot Khosa said.
Attendees in all public gatherings, including places of worship, have been limited to five. Total number of attendees in marriages and other gatherings has been restricted to 25 in these local bodies.
Tight curbs in place for today, tomorrow
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Go out of home only if it’s absolutely necessary, says District Collector
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Go out of home only if it’s absolutely necessary, says District Collector
Tight restrictions will be in place in the district on Saturday and Sunday, given the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases, District Collector Navjot Khosa has said. She appealed to the people to cooperate with the measures.
People should leave their homes over the weekend only if absolutely necessary. Shops selling essential commodities, vegetables, fruits, milk, fish and meat will function.
Home delivery of goods will be encouraged to reduce crowding.
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April 21, 2021 21:58 IST
With 1,881 more testing positive, active case pool rises to 9,027 in the district
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With 1,881 more testing positive, active case pool rises to 9,027 in the district
The district s COVID-19 graph rose further on Wednesday with 1,881 more people testing positive for the virus when 13,820 tests were carried out in the past 24 hours.
The number marks the highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases in the district. While 552 recoveries also were reported on Wednesday, the active case pool has risen to 9,027. The death toll has risen to 937 with eight more deaths reported in the district. The deceased included six women and two men.
Private hospitals to set aside beds
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Around 1,000 beds in 24 private hospitals to be available for COVID patients
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Around 1,000 beds in 24 private hospitals to be available for COVID patients With the daily COVID-19 caseload in the district inching closer to the 1,000-mark, the district administration is pulling out all stops to find hospital beds for patients.
As part of maximising treatment facilities, it has been decided to set aside 20% of the beds in private hospitals in the district for COVID-19 patients, District Collector Navjot Khosa said after holding discussions with private hospitals here on Monday. The decision will ensure availability of about 1,000 beds in 24 private hospitals in the district for COVID-19 patients.
Places of worship asked to prevent crowding
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Entry should not exceed 50% of capacity of place, with a maximum of 75 persons
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Entry should not exceed 50% of capacity of place, with a maximum of 75 persons With the daily COVID-19 caseload in the district rising alarmingly, places of worship have been asked to prevent overcrowding on their premises and ensure strict adherence to the COVID-19 guidelines.
Entry should be restricted to below 50% of the capacity of the place of worship, and this should not exceed 75 people, District Collector Navjot Khosa, who met religious leaders here on Friday, said.
Only 75 people are allowed in indoor events and a maximum of 150, in outdoor programmes. Physical distancing norms are to be strictly followed. Places of worship have been directed to obtain prior permission from the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) for organising celebrations. As far as possible, such events should be limited to rituals.