To check the spread of coronavirus infection, the Bargarh district administration extended shutdownin the Attabira NAC area till August 2.
Earlier in the day, a coordination committee was held among administration personnel, members of the Sachetana Nagarika Mancha, various trade unions, Bar Association, leaders of different political parties and NAC officials. They decided to extend shutdown till August 2 in view of 21 persons tested positive for Covid in the area on Monday.
During the shutdown, shops selling essential commodities like medicine, petrol pumps, water supply, electricity personnel, LPG distribution and milk booths would remain open.
So far, the district has reported 376 positive cases out of which a patient has died and 287 have recovered. Thus, 88 others are undergoing treatment at different Covid hospitals, informed district Collector Jyotiranjan Pradhan.