Though Rayagada district recorded the first death due to Covid in the third wave on Thursday last, the soothing factor was the infection was on a decreasing trend. So far most of the cases were reported from the Gudari block.
The administration has declared the Hazaridang and Jamuguda villages of MK Rai GP under Gudari block as micro containment areas. A total of 28 cases of Covid-19 have been detected in the two villages. The entry and exit of individuals from the premises of containment areas were strictly prohibited and all the private/commercial establishments in containment areas remained closed.
Officials were asked to ensure smooth supply of essential facilities in the micro containment areas under the close supervision of SDM, Gunupur Sonal Jena. The Superintendent of Police, Rayagada made necessary arrangement for immediate deployment of adequate police force at the points of requirement. The CDM and PHO, Rayagada immediately started line listing, contact tracing and active surveillance of all suspected cases in the containment areas. Swab collection was made as per medical protocols.
From highest of 295 positive cases on Monday, the number has come down to 85 on Friday due to the pro-active measures of district administration under the leadership of Collector Saroj Kumar Mishra and SP Vivekananda Das. Hence, within these five days, the infection rate has declined by almost 71%.