Lockdown in Madurai due on Hike in Covid19 Cases
As per report Tamilnadu government has announced complete lockdown in madurai City Corporation, Paravai Town panchayat, and all village panchayats of the Thiruparankundram, madurai east and madurai West blocks of madurai district beginning june 24 (Wednesday) until the end of this month. The decision comes following a steady increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the district over the last few days.
As of june 22, the district has 705 COVID-19 cases, and this includes 69 cases reported on Sunday. 382 patients have been discharged in the district that has also reported 8 deaths till now. On june 18, it was reported that 14 of the 100 wards contribute to 50% of the COVID-19 positive cases in madurai Corporation limits. However, in the last few days, the number had gone up steadily, and cases were reported from other zones too.
Hospitals medical labs, pharmaceuticals shops, ambulance and hearse vehicle services and medical related activities will be permitted. auto, taxi and private vehicles will not be permitted. However, auto, taxi and private vehicles will be allowed to ply for medical emergencies. Further auto, taxis and private vehicles will also be permitted to ferry passengers from railway stations and airports and for this purpose the E-pass issued by the TNeGA to the passengers will suffice.