Stephan Kayyar

Daijiworld Media Network – Kasargod (EP)

Kasargod, Mar 24: Coronavirus cases are increasing in the district. As many as 19 cases were confirmed on Monday, March 23. While 17 were tested positive during the last three days, another 19 cases found on Monday, taking the total number of infected people to 36.

A total of 28 cases of infection added to the count. Nineteen cases among them belong to Kasargod. Among the ones found to be infected, 25 had arrived from abroad.

It is decided to open hospitals for coronavirus in all the districts. As many as 886 people are under observation in the district. Sixty-one among them are under observation in hospitals. The remaining are at their residences. Swab samples of 81 people were sent on Monday for examination. Among 28 victims found, 19 are based in Kasargod, five in Kannur, one in Pattanamthitta, two are from Ernakulum and one case is reported from Thrissur.

As coronavirus is spreading in the district, more isolation wards are opened. Isolation centres are opened in Kasargod general hospital, Kananghad district hospital, Kananghad mothers hospital, Periya old riverside transit centre, Periya, Old surgi care, Kasargod palace hospital, Kervel hospital, Uliathadka chitra medical centre, Badiadka community health centre, Manjeshwar hospital and Mangalpady taluk hospital.

Meanwhile, Kasargod MLA Nellikunnu who was in self-isolation, has been tested negative. The report of Manjeshwar MLA M C Khamaruddin is awaited.

Those who are coming out of their houses without cause will be arrested and fined. Police have kept a tight vigil on those who violate rules.

Shops will be opened from 11 am to 5 pm. Only one person from a house is allowed to go to buy grocery and other essential items.