COVID-19: Seven Check Posts set up in Dakshina Kannada to check infiltration

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, May 4, 2020: To monitor those coming from outside to Dakshina Kannada district, the administration has set up seven check-posts at Talapady, Hejamady, Gundya, Jalsoor, Charmadi, Naravi and Kallugundi, Deputy Commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh said.

According to her, all those who enter the district would be screened and those who come from neighbouring district and state would be asked to remain in quarantine. 

As the relaxation is announced for 12 hours, the public should be cautious while venturing out of the house. Wearing a mask in public is mandatory in addition to maintaining social distance, she said.

"24 Covid-19 positive cases reported in the district, only four had symptoms of breathlessness and others were asymptomatic. Of the nine active cases in the district, the condition of one patient is serious while two are likely to be discharged  from hospital shortly", said the DC.