Steephan Kayyar

Daijiworld Media Network - Kasargod (SP)

Kasargod, Jul 11: It has been observed that coronavirus has been spreading in the district because of contacts. Therefore, it has been decided to close major market places in the district for a week.

The fish and vegetables market at Kali Kadavu, Cherkala town, Kanhangad fish and vegetable market, Trikaripiura, Nileshwara, Kumble,Kasargod vegetable and fish market, Kunjathur Mada fish market, Uppala fish market, Uppala Hanafi Bazar vegetables shop, and Majeer Palla vegetable shop have been closed down till July 17.

Roads leading to the market in Kasargod town have been closed.

On Friday July 10, coronavirus infection was confirmed in 11 persons from here including five businessmen. As the disease is spreading through contacts, the district administration has taken strict action. On Friday evening, district collector Dr D Sajith Babu, district superintendent of police D Shilpa, and district medical officer Dr Ramdas, conducted a meeting where discussions were held about steps that can be taken to control the situation.

In the third phase, infection was confirmed in 11 persons in the district on Friday. Therefore, strict steps have been taken in an effort to contain the spread of the pandemic.