The number of COVID-19 positive cases hit a century mark with eight fresh cases reported on Sunday alone.
The Kolhan Division which was under green zone, came under coronavirus map with two persons testing positive at Chakulia, under East Singhbhum district on May 12. However, with the arrival of migrants the figure has crossed 100 mark. The total numbers have reached 102 at present. On Saturday along 43 fresh cases of coronavirus were reported.
Eight new Covid-19 positive cases were detected in Jamshedpur on Sunday. Persons tested positive have travel history from Maharashtra, Delhi, Gurugram and Chennai. They had arrived in the city and were staying in quarantine centres in different parts. All the positive cases have been shifted to Tata Main Hospital Covid wing.
East Singhbhum district administration issued fresh guidelines and has decided for strict imposition of lockdown provision. The district has witnessed rise in Covid-19 positive cases in the last few days.
City police have deployed a large force of officers at earmarked crossings to check the movement of vehicles. Multiple teams are patrolling the city to ensure people stay indoors.
The administration has issued a lockdown notice, barring essential and emergency services. “Do not step out of home unless absolutely necessary, otherwise it will not be possible to contain the spread of the contagious virus. Else, be prepared to face the police,” an officer said.
Food items and medicines are among services exempt from the lockdown following the outbreak of the virus. With corona positive cases rising every day in the city, the administration has come up with new containment zones at Birsanagar Zone no. 8, Jawaharnagar, Mango and Telco.