Following the trace out of new coronavirus positives case in Bokaro, the district administration completely locked out Bhadrakali Temple Benditand Jodhadih of Chas Block, Rajhans Shiv Temple Taranagar Ward No-27 of Chas Block, Ranapatrap Nagar Ward No-23 of Chas Block and Sector-1 C and Police line of Bokaro Steel City.
Exercising the powers conferred under sub-section 34 (b & c) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, Rajesh Kumar Singh Deputy Commissioner Bokaro locked the areas.
Considering the residence of the infected person as the focal point the surrounding areas were declared as a Containment Zone.
All the seven persons reported positive have been shifted to COVID-19 ward of Bokaro General Hospital (BGH) and treatment has been started, informed DC.
Singh said, there is no such thing as panic, the situation is under control. The health department team is working there. We are also working according to the history of contact with the person. “If necessary, samples of other people will also be examined,” added DC.
“Sanitization of the house and surrounding areas of the said infected persons are going on. People do not need to be afraid, they should cooperate with the government and district administration in defeating the global epidemic corona,” urged Singh.
The DC appealed to the masses to stay in their homes, to be safe. Use the mask essentially, follow social distancing. Wash hands with soap at regular intervals, use sanitizers.