Containment zone, buffer zones created after 2 Covid-19 positive cases in Kulshekhar

Containment zone, buffer zones created after 2 Covid-19 positive cases in Kulshekhar

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, April 27, 2020:   The Dakshina Kannada District administration has declared some specific areas in Padavu, Shaktinagara and Kakkebettu as containment zones after two residents of Kulshekhar, a mother and son tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday.

 

Deputy Commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh has issued an order on April 27, Monday declaring Kakkebettu as an active containment Zone having a population of 120 including four shops,  an office and 22 houses.

A buffer zone  having an area of five km around the containment zone  will  also have to face strict lockdown rules.  Vamanjoor Junction marks the east boundary, Padavinangady- North boundary, Bunts Hostel Junction- South boundary and Urwa Market-  the West boundary of the  buffer zone which has 4,800 houses, 1,350 shops and offices and 73,000 people.