Strict curbs on public life in Pathanamthitta
The Hindu
District reports 390 cases and five deaths
Amidst a steady rise in fresh COVID-19 cases coupled with an acute shortage of vaccines, the authorities have imposed a new set of rules that stipulate stricter regulations on public life in Pathanamthitta. According to A.L. Sheeja, District Medical Officer (DMO), the number of patients suffering from serious complications in connection with the virus infection was doubling with each passing day. “While the total test positivity for the district was below 9%, it has crossed 15% in some panchayats. With a TPR of 41.08%, Anikkad panchayat leads the tally, followed by Mallappally with 29.64%,” she said. Adding to the concerns, the district is also experiencing a severe vaccine shortage with the vaccination programme in at least three locations facing disruptions during the day. “We are expected to receive a fresh stock of 5,000 doses by Monday midnight, which will be adequate for the vaccination requirement the next day,” the DMO added.
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