Lockdown-like situation in Srikakulam as people stay indoors

Shops, cinemas told to restrict business hours

With people preferring to remain indoors even during peak business hours in the wake of the rapid spread of COVID-19, a lockdown-like situation prevails in the district headquarters. There is little traffic movement on busy GT Road, Palakonda Road, 7 Road junction, Day and Night junction and other places. More than 600 new COVID-19 cases are being reported here daily following the return of many employees and labourers working in different parts of the country, including New Delhi and Mumbai, where the situation has turned worse. As many as 7,400 active COVID cases have been identified in the district. Collector J. Nivas and Revenue Divisional Officer I. Kishore have urged traders to ensure COVID-19 safety precautions on their respective premises and close shops by 6 p.m. every day. They also directed movie theatres to restrict shows till afternoon, to prevent movement of people after 6 p.m. in the town.