The district administration has strengthened vigil at the Vizhinjam fisheries harbour as part of preventing the spread of COVID-19.
District Collector Navjot Khosa visited Vizhinjam on Friday to assess the situation. More health workers will be deployed at the harbour, Ms. Khosa said.
Masks to be distributed
Physical distancing norms will be strictly enforced in the region, especially in locations where fish is sold. Face masks will distributed free of cost and wash basins and cleaning products will be provided on the harbour premises. Additionally, surveillance using thermal scanners will be strengthened, the District Collector said.
The district administration is also planning to call together a meeting of the harbour management society shortly, Ms. Khosa said.
