Kolkata to get list of 11 micro containment zones today – Times of India

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KOLKATA: Total 11 micro-containment zones will be declared in the city on Monday, said chief secretary HS Dwivedi on Sunday. KMC sources said that a probable list has been prepared and sent to mayor Firhad Hakim who will take the final decision. A formal announcement is expected later after a meeting in this regard by senior KMC officials in Kolkata.
Senior police officers, who are working in coordination with KMC, indicated that a majority of the containment zones are located in south and central Kolkata. A few clusters from Sealdah, Taltala and the southeast, from where multiple cases have been reported, will be included in the list of containment zones. “This time, government colonies, especially those where the residents have constant interaction with the public, have been worst hit,” said a source.
In contrast, the areas, which have reported a higher number of Covid cases in south Kolkata, are mainly high-rises and standalone buildings where gatherings during the festive season led to a rise in Covid cases. However, their overall numbers are less. “We are planning to bring them under containment due to their proximity with densely populated areas,” said a KMC health department officer.
Cops indicated that the markets located near these containment zones will also be under watch.
The biggest worry for cops and KMC is the slums, especially since several are located close to the infected zones. The chief secretary spoke of setting up three safe homes where those with symptoms in such slums can isolate themselves.