Vizianagaram has been reporting at least 10 deaths and around 1,000 new cases every day for the past few days. (Picture used for representational purpose only)
VISAKHAPATNAM: With over 40 per cent of Covid-19 infections and deaths reported from rural parts of Vizianagaram district for the past one week, the district administration has decided deploy special teams to implement curfew and counsel youngsters in rural areas. The administration will fast track the door-to-door fever survey and screening drive in rural areas.
Vizianagaram has been reporting at least 10 deaths and around 1,000 new cases every day for the past few days. Most Covid-19 deaths were reported from rural areas in the district.
Ambulance drivers warned against overcharging
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Vizinagaram Collector M. Hari Jawaharlal on Tuesday warned that the government would take stern action against ambulance drivers and owners who were collecting hefty amounts from family members of deceased COVID-19 patients.
In a press release, he said the Transport Department had fixed the rates based on the vehicle models and distance. He said that the charges were ranging from ₹1,760 to ₹6,160, and collection of more amount would be viewed seriously.
“We are receiving complaints from many people about collection of abnormal charges for carrying bodies to cremation grounds and villages of the deceased persons. It is highly unwarranted,” Dr. Jawaharlal said.
‘Vizianagaram people seeking first dose of vaccine have to wait till June’
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Schools and playgrounds will be used as the venues for inoculation: Collector
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People will be informed through phone calls or text messages about the second dose, says Vizianagaram Collector M. Hari Jawaharlal.
Schools and playgrounds will be used as the venues for inoculation: Collector
Collector M. Hari Jawaharlal on Sunday made it clear that the people who want the first dose of vaccine for coronavirus would have to wait till June first week as the existing stock would be used for the people who had booked slots for the second dose.
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All government offices will function between 8 a.m. and 11.30 a.m., according to a release from Vizianagaram Collector M. Hari Jawaharlal.
He said that officials and staff had been advised to discharge their duties from their respective offices across the district as many people were unable to get government services due to the pandemic. He directed employees to obtain passes to reach their homes during the curfew.
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