Six grama panchayats in the district — Vamanapuram, Pullampara, Nellanad, Pulimath, Mudakkal and Manickal — have been declared containment zones, given the COVID-19 scenario.
The District Disaster Management Authority issued orders in this regard on Saturday. Existing lockdown relaxations will not be applicable in the six panchayats until further orders.
“Only essential activities will be allowed in the containment zones. The movement of persons in or out of the zones will not be permitted except for medical emergencies, maintaining supply of essential goods and services and to attend public exam,” the order said. The administration has directed the public to wear masks and respect physical-distancing norms. The order will be reviewed every day and relaxation will be allowed once a week.
Two COVID-19 cases were reported in the district on Saturday. One patient, a 42-year-old man from Vamanapuram, had arrived by bus from Pune on May 18. A 36-year-old man from East Fort who had arrived from Delhi on May 23 also tested positive, officials said.
