Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD)

Udupi, Apr 14: Central government has poured in appreciation on Udupi district administration for their efforts in containing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the district, said G Jagadeesha, the deputy commissioner (DC) of Udupi on Tuesday, April 14. 

The last case of COVID-19 in Udupi district was identified on March 29. Post this, no new case has been reported. The timely decisions taken by the administration has shown promising results and has considerably slowed down the spread of COVID-19 in the region. The district administration identified every person who came in contact with those who tested positive for the virus. As a precautionary measure, the contacts were then quarantined.

DC G Jagadeesha

Concerning those who returned from abroad, home quarantine was ordered to them, to monitor them the conditions of these three squad groups visited them regularly.

One of the other reasons from the low number of cases in the region was the closing of the district borders. The DC also ordered for a ban on exit and entry of people and vehicles.

Another step followed was restricting the hour for purchasing essentials. People were allowed to purchase essential commodities, subject to a certain time limit. Meanwhile, the district administration has appreciated the support of the people of Udupi who are adhering to the rules. The DC requested the people to continue supporting the administration amid the crisis.

Meanwhile, the administration has also made provisions to distribute food kits to the migrant labourers and other underprivileged people impacted by the lockdown. The administration also distributed food kits to the auto-rickshaw drivers. The officials are devising measures to ensure proper supply of food items and other essential items to those in need.