While preparations are being made for a vaccination drive against Covid-19, the number of cases are also on the decline in the district.
In a sample of 2500 suspected Covid patients were examined in the Jamshedpur, of which only 15 tested positive. With 20 new cases, the total number of Covid cases in East Singhbhum district rose to 16,900.
The localities from where new cases of Covid-19 have been reported from Bistupur, Bagbera, Govindpur, Sonari, Kadma Mango, and Baridih.
Despite the number of Covid-19 cases declining, the district administration has tightened its noose on the people not wearing masks or flouting social distancing rules. Those breaking the rules are being slapped a penalty of Rs 500. There is also a blanket ban on marriage procession.
The health department has issued instructions to deputy commissioners of all four districts for effective execution of the testing drive. Guidelines for the effective use of the testing resources and other protocols have also been provided.
Moreover, in yet another directive, the deputy commission Suraj Kumar has asked operators and managers of all the hotels and banquet halls that no more than 200 people will be allowed in marriage and other events outside the containment Zone. Also, social distancing must be complied.
The administration has also made it mandatory for everyone to wear a mask (either three-layered or made of cloth) if they are outside their homes. And those violating this rule are being booked by police.
The district administration has asked all commercial establishments as well as the general public to ensure strict adherence to notified norms of lockdown and avoid all forms of gatherings and crowds.