District administration has taken several measures to prevent spread of deadly coronavirus after the first positive case was reported in the district. DC Harsh Mangla confirmed one case of Covid-19 on Wednesday evening in Garhwa.
A 24 years old youth, a native of Garhwa district, who was getting treatment at Lake View Hospital, Ranchi earlier this month, reported was reported positive. This is the first case of Garhwa district due to the patient’s Ranchi visit. The area around his residence has been sealed. People of that area should be confined to their homes. Supplies of essential goods will be delivered to their homes, said the DC. "We are trying to identify the particular people who may have been in touch with him during his stay in his residence since 5 April," said the DC.
He also appealed to the people that if any person has come in close contact with the person or any member of the family after 5 April , then they will give confidential information in the public interest to Deputy Commissioner Garhwa.
The Deputy Commissioner will get them duly examined so that the infection will not spread to more people.
"Blood sample of seven other members of his family had also been sent to RIMS for test, which has received negative report to everyone, and today sample of 13 people of his family members is being collected and sent for the test at RIMS, Ranchi," said Civil Surgeon Dr N K Rajak.
"No symptoms of Covid 19 was found in this patient which is a matter of concern", Rajak added.
Blood sample and swab test of 135 peoples were sent to the RIMS for Covid 19 test from the district, out of which report of 109 people have been received. A positive report and everyone's report have found negative, said the civil surgeon.
On the other hand on Thursday evening, Garhwa Sub-divisional Magistrate Pradeep Kumar imposed curfew at Pathantoli Mohalla of the Garhwa town to combat coronavirus after reported first case of Covid-19 there. In this regard after issuing a letter SDO ordered that in view of the danger posed by health and life safety due to corona virus infection, curfew is imposed in place to maintain the health interests of the public and strict compliance for the protection of public life for the purpose of maintaining public peace and social distancing.
There are 96 houses located in the periphery of the Containment Zone built in Pathan Toli. The residents of containment zone are directed to stay in their home and follow social distancing.