15 more containment zones in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, March 31

To break the chain of coronavirus transmission, the UT Administration has declared 15 more containment zones in the city.

District Magistrate Mandip Singh Brar said the issue of the Covid-19 outbreak was examined by a committee and a considered view emerged that the affected areas be declared as containment zones.

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Brar said regular screening and monitoring of the areas would continue. Besides, frequent sanitisation of the areas would be conducted and residents were advised to strictly observe social distancing, wear masks and follow hand hygiene.

On March 30, the UT Administration had declared 25 containment zones in the city. — TNS