An urgent meeting regarding the current Covid situation in Sonitpur district was held at today at the conference hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office which was chaired by the Deputy Commissioner Bhupesh Chandra Das, in the presence of SP, Sonitpur Dr. Dhananjay Ghanawat. Also present in the meeting were all ADCs, Circle Officers and the OCs of the Police Stations.
Detailed discussion was held on necessary steps and measures to be taken to contain Covid19 in the district.
Among the key decisions taken were :
➡️It was decided that no movement of persons or vehicles will be allowed during curfew hours.
➡️ All shops/ commercial establishments including shops dealing with groceries, fruits and vegetables, dairy and milk products will remain closed. Only home delivery of all such items has been allowed by the district administration.
➡️ All weekly markets/ bazaars will remain closed
➡️ Circle Officers will ensure home delivery service in areas under their respective jurisdiction
➡️ All HODs were directed to continuously update the Deputy Commissioner about the action taken on various issues throughout the day.
➡️ All executive magistrates have been detailed to look after enforcement of Covid protocol in respective areas of jurisdiction and keep an eye on the delicate situation in tea gardens of the district.
➡️ Strict enforcement in Containment Zones is to be ensured with round the clock security detailment.
➡️ All magistrates and officials have been asked to maintain coordination with police, Excise, DTO
➡️ Superintendent of Police to depute additional teams on the ground and mobilise paramilitary forces to bring the situation under control and ensure strict compliance of all Covid19 protocol
➡️ All COs and BDOs have been asked to ensure distribution of food packets in Containment Zones.