As the cases of Covid-19 are on the rise in Mysuru district, Deputy Commissioner Rohini Sindhuri said that a mini lockdown would be implemented at sensitive areas, if needed, to check the spread.
Speaking to reporters here, the DC said, Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar has already announced that the second wave of Covid has begun in the state and the cases are on a rise in Mysuru also.
“The Police department is instructed to take strict action against the people not wearing masks and not maintaining social distance,” she said.
“The cases are increasing with each passing day. More than 50 cases are being reported each day. The areas, where more number of cases are being reported, will be declared as mini containment zones and mini lockdown would be imposed in such areas, in order to contain the spread of the virus,” she said.
Sindhuri said, “A Covid Care Centre at Metagalli is reopened and the district hospital, which was declared as Covid hospital, is functioning. We have to be careful, as it does not take much time to reach its peak. Thus, the people should be careful and masks should be kept on.”
As per Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa’s direction, Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests are must for all individuals and tests are being conducted at all education institutions. The people must follow the guidelines issued by the government, as they are prepared to protect the lives and not to harm the people, she said.
“The district administration has imposed restrictions on the jatra mahotsavas as per the government’s guidelines. As many as 500 people are allowed in open space and only 200 are allowed indoors. There is a demand to allow more than 500 people to participate in jatra mahotsavas. But, it is impossible at this point of time. Even for Nanjangud Jatra mahotsava, devotees are allowed as per guidelines. We can celebrate the festivals next year also. Now, we have to save our lives,” she said.
Claiming that the people need to be more cautious, she said, “I visited HD Kote recently. There was a huge crowd and the people were reluctant to wear masks, despite repeated requests. The antigen tests will be re-commenced at tourist hotspots and other places, as a precautionary measure,” the DC said.