n In view of the Covid-19 graph shooting up in some States, the Ganjam Collector has urged people in the district not to panic but take adequate precautions like maintaining social distancing, masking and hand washing to prevent the virus spread. On Monday, to spread awareness about the virus, Collector Vijay Amrit Kulange, Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC) Commissioner Sidheshwar Baliram Bonder, Deputy Commissioner RC Khamari, Enforcement Officer Tarunakanta and employees cycled from Ramalingeswar Road, passed through prominent squares in the city spreading awareness on how to prevent the Coronavirus outbreak.
Besides, the BeMC has continued its efforts in keeping the city neat and clean. Competitions like "Mo Ward Swachha Ward", " Mo Sahi Swachha Sahi" are being organised and prizes awarded. The civic body has warned shopkeepers to obey the guidelines strictly and keep their surroundings neat and clean.The BeMC Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner are personally inspecting the cleanliness and sanitisation drives. Besides, the administration has instructed the ASHA, Anganwadi Workers and ANMs to identify patients having Covid symptoms and take them to the test centres.