More than 4.5 lakh labourers who had returned to Chhattisgarh from different states have completed their 14-day quarantine and are now back at their homes. As a precaution, they have been advised to stay in home quarantine for 10 more days.
According to a Panchayat and Rural Development Department communique, all these labourers were kept in 21,183 quarantine hubs across the state. Presently, 1.67 lakh people who returned to Chhattisgarh in later stages are staying in 11,940 quarantine centres.
Quarantine centres in gram panchayats are well-equipped with all basic facilities including accommodation, food, bio-toilets and separate washrooms for men and women, lights and fans, the communique said.
Entertainment facilities such as televisions and radios are also available. The health condition of people in the centres is regularly monitored. Medical treatment and medicines are provided to those in need.
Panchayat and Rural Development Minister T.S. Singh Deo is regularly monitoring the arrangements. On his instructions, the Panchayat and Rural Development Department is providing MNREGA job cards to migrant labourers and employment as per their skills.
Yoga and meditation are taught to improve people's immunity. Women get sanitary pads for menstrual hygiene.