Prohibitory orders in containment zones in Kozhikode
The Hindu
District reports spike in number of fresh cases, test positivity rates
All types of public gatherings and assemblies of more than five persons have been banned in containment zones as part of heightened measures to manage the COVID-19 threat in Kozhikode district. The action comes in the wake of a disturbing spike in the number of fresh cases and test positivity rates. District Collector Seeram Sambasiva Rao, who invoked prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) on Friday, also asked the District Police Chiefs of Kozhikode City and Rural to take stringent action if violations were noticed. The COVID-19 protocol was found violated in many places in the district, leading to a serious situation. The Collector has made it clear that no relaxations will be entertained except in case of emergencies.More Related News
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