In view of the rising number of coronavirus cases Deputy Commissioner Bokaro Rajesh Kumar Singh warned the public to stay home or face legal action in a bid to strictly enforce the government guidelines to curtail the spread of coronavirus.
DC appealed to the masses to stay home and stay safe, keep social distance, wash hands continuously with soap or hand wash.
“People should venture out only in cases of emergency and purchase essential commodities. They should return home as soon as the purchase is done and not linger on the roads,” he added.
“Stay away from rumors too,” said DC.
On Tuesday, 405 fresh, positive cases of coronavirus were reported in the district includes 45 from Chas block area, 08 from Jaridih, 10 Kasmar block, 40 from Bermo, 14 Nawadih block, 41 Gomia block, 05 Petarwar block, 05 from Chandankiyari and 238 from Bokaro Steel City.
Around 301 patients were recovered and discharged from Covid hospital while 10 deaths were reported. The total number of active cases rushed to 2793, with the death toll 132 in the district, informed AK Pathak Civil Surgeon Bokaro.
Pathak also appealed to the masses to strictly follow the SOP, administrative as well as government guidelines to curtail the spread.
“Be safe in your own homes. There is no need to be panic,” he urged.