TIWN June 17, 2020
AGARTALA, June 17 (TIWN): Chances of Community transmission of COVID-19 in Tripura which caused lambasting of the State Govt, with the increasing positive cases in Sepahijala District is now under control demonstrating the decision of announcing the District under Containment zone was a right one. The cases at Sephaijala District which flared up at a massive number by 4 days, engaged the local authority there to announce the area under containment zone, where no one can go, neither anyone would be allowed to come out. In a positive outcome of the decision taken by the District Magistrate to announce it a containment zone, the numbers of COVID-19 cases are now managed. Total 6 persons on Tuesday were tested positive in the Sepahijala District. District Magistrate of Sepahijala District in Tripura Chandra Kumar Jamatia on June 14 announced 3 blocks of the District Kathalia, Boxonagar, Nalchar under containment zone. The total imposition of sealing to be started from tomorrow and to be continued till 28th June without disruption. For total 14 days this containment rules to be strictly observed- that means nobody can enter the area without necessary work and permission and nobody can go out form this places.
In details the areas to be – Sonamura’s Kathalia, Boxonagar and Nalchar blocks’ western zone.
Total 489 positive cases were reported till afternoon’s report, whereas in whole Tripura it has crossed 1K, means around 40% of COVID-19 cases are in Sepahijala. Among 489, 485 are returnees whereas rest 5 persons are locals. There are enough medical measurement care centres, said DM Chandra Kumar Jamatia. For any entry with proper reason needs to get SDM’s permission.
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