COVID-19 POSITIVE IN BISRA, FIRST CASE IN SUNDERGARH DISTRICT

Rajesh Mohapatra,Odishabarta

ROURKELA:Since Corona has gripped the entire world including India, the first time ever, Sundergarh district has its first Covid-19 patient which was found positive in Asiana Colony”Bisra  and its nearby area, Rourkela. As per the Epidemic Disease act under section 2,3  and 4 of Odisha COVID-19 Regulations for containment, five areas have been sealed for containment as per the direction of the State Govt. Now the responsibility becomes multifold after getting two positive Covid 19 patients. As per the containment norms, the entire area will be blocked till 48 hours or as directed by the Govt. authorities to stop entry of outsiders and exist of the locals till all relevant tests are conducted. All shops dealing with all essential items will be closed with immediate effect and the local administration will ensure supply of these items to the people of that area. All school, colleges and offices are there in the locality will be closed immediately. After getting this news, locals of that area and the people of Rourkela have become panic. Collector, Sundergarh, SP, Rourkela and other senior officers have reached the spot and sealed five places initially and taking the stock of situation. Next line of action will be taken shortly to stop spreading of Corona virus to other areas. As such administration has been very strict in controlling this dangerous corona virus ever since lockdown was declared and now after getting positive cases, the restriction will be must stringent and it has to be, looking at everybody’s safety. Both of the patients have been taken to Hi-Tech hospital- Covid-19 Hospital and are now undergoing treatment. With this case, Covid-19 positive cases have been increased to 54.