Local bodies in Kozhikode holding mega testing camps to arrest TPR
The Hindu
COVID-negative certificate mandatory for people to open shops, business firms
Some local bodies in Kozhikode are found to be holding mega COVID-19 testing camps to reduce the daily test positivity rate (TPR) that will eventually lead to relaxing of the restrictions in force now. According to sources, the local body authorities are now reportedly insisting on COVID-negative certificate for people to open shops and other business firms. The staff and owners will also have to show the certificate to sectoral magistrates, if needed. The norm is also applicable to autorickshaw drivers and migrant labourers. Those who have got both doses of the vaccine need not go for the tests, but produce the vaccination certificate alone. A majority of local bodies in Kozhikode district are in the ‘B’ category, where the TPR is between 8% and 19%. A semi-lockdown is in force in these places and offices and shops, excluding those selling essential stuff, are allowed to open only three days a week.More Related News