Negative antigen test results must for entering harbours in Kozhikode

Screening counters to be set up at all five harbours

In keeping with the Health Department’s action plan for COVID-19 prevention in coastal areas, a negative antigen test result has been made mandatory for all who enter the fishing harbours for their daily work or purchase. It will be applicable to fishermen, allied workers, boat owners, their agents and buyers. There will be screening counters in front of all the five harbours to facilitate the process. A team of volunteers supported by the local harbour management societies and the Health Department will monitor the entry. Fishing harbours at Vellayil, Puthiyappa, Beypore, Koyilandy and Chombala now have a dedicated team to oversee screening activities. The entry for wholesale and retail purchase will also be controlled through special passes issued by the harbour management societies. The system is in place in many harbours where the Health Department authorities had previously noticed serious violation of physical distancing norms. The main aim of reinstating the rule is to reduce the rush without affecting fishermen’s job.