COVID-19 | Deputy CM takes stock of preventive measures


Deputy Chief Minister and Kalaburagi in charge Govind Karjol had
a videoconference meeting with Deputy Commissioner B. Sharat and other key
officers in Kalaburagi on Tuesday evening. This comes after the district
reported its third positive case of COVID-19 on Monday
Mr. Karjol specifically directed the
officers to tighten preventive measures at religious places that would attract
devotees in large number.
“The holidays have already been declared
for schools and colleges. Take measures to safely send students staying at
hostels to their native places. Health and Family Welfare Department should
work to ensure that medical professionals in government facilities work
around-the-clock on shifts. Don’t compromise in the supply of safe drinking
water. If you find any shortage of funds or medicines, bring it to the notice
of the government immediately and we will ensure that the issue is addressed on
a priority basis. You can use the State Disaster Response Fund, if need be,”
Mr. Karjol told Mr. Sharat
Mr. Sharat said that a 5m radius area from the residence of the
COVID-19 victim has been categorised as a buffer zone for focussed preventive
measures.
“We have identified houses for intense monitoring and awareness campaign. To
reduce mass gatherings, we have already ordered the closure of cinema halls,
multiplexes, shopping malls, bar and restaurants, and other business
establishments,” he said.
Police Commissioner M.N. Nagaraj said
that the ESIC medical complex, where quarantine wards have been set up, was
provided with 100 Home Guards.
Chief Executive Officer of Zilla
Panchayat D. Raja, Superintendent of Police Ida Martin Marbaniang, City
Corporation Commissioner Rahul Pandve and other key officers were present
during the video conference.
The city wore a deserted on
Tuesday as well. Almost all the business establishments, excluding medical
shops, hospitals, petrol pumps and shops selling essential commodities,
remained closed