Don Bosco School in Guwahati declared containment zone after teachers found Covid +ve

Feb. 21: When the people of Assam seems to be complacent about the further spread of coronavirus, an incident in Guwahati became a major cause of panic. Two teachers of Don Bosco High School in Guwahati’s Panbazar were detected as COVID-19 positive. Following which, the entire school premises has been declared as containment zone for the next seven days, that is, till 27 February.

Any unauthorized entry and exit into the notified containment zone has been barred for the time period. Movement of unauthorized vehicles and individuals within the notified area is also prohibited with immediate effect. Moreover, the teachers of the school have been directed to attend the school for COVID-19 test. Also, if in case of students suffers from Covid-19 symptoms, the guardians will arrange Covid-19 tests for their wards in their nearby Health Institutions immediately.

The notification further stated that any violation will attract action under the provision of The “Assam COVID-19 Regulations 2020” and Disaster Management Act, 2005”, “The Epidemic Disease Act, 1897”, and other relevant laws of the nation.