Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (HB/EP)

Udupi, Jun 10: Deputy commissioner G Jagadeesha said that no hospital in the district has charged money for COVID treatment and no money had come from the government as well. What is being spread in social media is false and unfounded allegations and action would be taken against those responsible for spreading such false news as per Epidemic Act.

Speaking at a press conference at zilla panchayat auditorium on Wednesday, June 10, the commissioner stressed on the responsibilities of the neighbours of those quarantined and infected to keep a check to stop the spread of the deadly virus. The gram panchayat and EO are assigned to monitor the home quarantined and keep a constant watch.

“To keep a track of the situation, a team of three would visit the houses in villages and submit the report. Flying squads formed would ensure that the quarantined do not step out of their homes. Violation of rules would lead to institutional quarantine and filing of an FIR.

“For those showing COVID like symptoms such as difficulty in breathing are immediately isolated and taken to hospital. Ward committees are formed to track people arriving from outside the state. Any violation of the rules including seal down found can be reported calling 100.

“Several people have arrived by train from Mumbai without Seva Sindhu app and medical tests. Passes can be obtained outside the state at six centres from June 10.

"Children in containment zones need not appear for the examinations. Children coming from other states would be medically examined within next 5 to 10 days. Those above 60 years of age also will be examined,” he said.

Speaking on public transport, the commissioner said that he would have a meeting with the RTO officials regarding violation of safety norms by buses. However, he said that he was unaware of 15 percent increase in bus fare.

DSP Vishnuvardhana and additional deputy commissioner Sadashiv Prabhu were also present.