After 65-year-old lady tests positive in Silchar, certain areas sealed at Tarapur

May 23: A COVID-19 positive case was reported from Sukanta Lane at Tarapur in Silchar. This new COVID-19 positive person is a 65 years old lady. She was admitted in COVID-19 ward at Silchar Medical College & Hospital (SMCH). With no travel history, the source of infection of this lady has yet not been ascertained.

In an order issued by District Magistrate Keerthi Jalli on 23 May, it was stated that, to contain the further spread of the virus, the area surrounding Sukanta Lane at Tarapur, in Silchar was declared as a containment zone and it was immediately sealed. Further, the area inside the following geographical boundaries was also sealed:

• East: Roygarh Daspara (Silchar-Kalain Road)
• West: Tarapur Durganagar
• South: Asomiya Basti/ Manipuri Basti
• North: Tarapur Shib Bari

Further, the following areas in Sadar Revenue Circle were also declared as Buffer Zone:

• North: Tarapur Part VI
• East:   Barak River
• South: Tarapur Part VIII
• West:   Tarapur Part Vi

To implement the above instructions, following restrictions were also imposed in the geographical area mentioned above:

1. Clear entry and exit points are to be established.
2. No unauthorised entry and exit of the residents in the contained area will be allowed.
3. Vehicular movement is to be strictly prohibited.
4. No movement is to be allowed except for medical emergencies, essential goods and services.
5. No unchecked influx of population is to be allowed
6. People transiting are to be recorded and followed through IDSP.
7. Stricter enforcement of all statutory directions regarding social distancing.

District Magistrate Keerthi Jalli stated that the orders are issued under the Regulations “The Assam COVID-19 Regulations, 2020” and shall be effective from 09.00 PM of 23 May, 2020 until further orders.