A drone was deployed to spray disinfectant in Pudukottai municipal areas on Tuesday as a precautionary measure to control the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
The equipment was engaged to spray 10 litres of disinfectant at a time in various places Collector P. Uma Maheswari inspected the work.
An official release said disinfectant was being sprayed in rural and urban areas in the district using sanitary workers. In addition to this, disinfectant was also being sprayed deploying vehicles of the Fire and Rescue Services Department.
The release further said precautionary measures were being taken on a war footing in the district to check the spread of the viral disease. The Collector appealed to the general public to adhere to the safety-related steps as advised by the State government.
You have reached your limit for free articles this month.
Register to The Hindu for free and get unlimited access for 30 days.
Subscription Benefits Include
Today's Paper
Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list.
Unlimited Access
Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations.
Personalised recommendations
A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes.
Faster pages
Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly.
Dashboard
A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences.
Briefing
We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day.
Not convinced? Know why you should pay for news.
*Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper ,crossword, iPhone, iPad mobile applications and print. Our plans enhance your reading experience.
