Basugaon Goglapara ward (Ward No. 4) declared as a containment zone

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BONGAIGAON/KOKRAJHAR: In view of detection of 11 COVID-19 positive cases on a single day at Basugaon town, Goglapara (Ward No. 4) under Basugaon Police Station, the Deputy Commissioner and chairman, District Disaster Management Authority, Chirang, Gautam Talukdar on Saturday declared that area as containment zone in the interest of maintenance of public hygiene and prevention of further spread of COVID-19 in the said area.

The area bounded by residence of Bijoy Madak in the north, residence of Mithun Karmakar in the south, residence of Bhanu Sen in the east and residence of Jyotish Barman in the west was declared containment zone.

The Circle Officer of Sidli Revenue Circle was directed by him to seal the area immediately for prohibiting any unauthorized persons' entry and exit, including movement of vehicles into the notified containment zone till the area is declared safe as per guidelines of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of lndia. He also through the order directed the residents of that area to strictly follow all statutory and other directions regarding maintenance of social distancing, wearing of mask, frequent cleaning of hand and use of hand sanitizer.

This order was made under the regulations 'The Assam COVID-19 Regulations, 2020' and will be effective from 10.00 AM of May 8, 2021 for 14 days. "Any violation of this order will attract action under the provision of 'The Assam COVID-19 Regulations, 2020', 'The Disaster Management Act, 2005', 'The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897' and other relevant laws in force," the order further said.

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