Ahmedabad shuts down for a week
shops will be shut down
Amdavadis will have to live without vegetables and groceries until May 15 if they were not lucky to have stocked them; milk and medicine shops to remain open; Gujarat government says the decision will inconvenience people, but it was necessary
What will remain open
Milk and medicalstores . Hospital services and ATMs will be open
What will not remain open
Shops selling vegetables, groceries and provision stories. Fruit sellers, super markets, bakeries and ice-cream parlours too will remain shut. Food deliveries have also been halted for one week. No online delivery of the above items will be allowed.
Announcing the decision, Additional Chief SecretaryRajiv Gupta , who has been appointed to oversee the Covid-19 situation in Ahmedabad after the huge spike in cases, said that “this will inconvenience people, but this decision was necessary and it was taken in the interest of the people”.
Within minutes of the announcement, people rushed to vegetable and grocery stores across the city. There was madness all around as long queues were found everywhere with social distancing thrown to the wind. Police had to shut shops and disperse crowds at a number of places.
From 6 am on May 7 until May 15, barring milk and medical stores, all other shops will remain closed. Banks in Red Zone have also been directed to remain shut during this period, while ATMs will function as usual.
With Municipal Commissioner Vijay Nehra under home quarantine for 14 days after he came into contact with two positive patients, the first Covid-19 meeting under in-charge municipal commissionerMukesh Kumar was held at Riverfront House at 12 noon on Tuesday. The meeting attended by Chief Secretary Anil Mukim, K Kailashnathan, chief principal secretary in the CM’s office and Additional Chief Secretary Rajiv Gupta was to decide on the strategy and the measures to be taken in the next few days.
Following detailed deliberations a number of decisions were taken. It was found that super spreaders like those working in shops selling vegetables, groceries, fruits and in provision stores, super markets and icecream parlours, besides people engaged in home delivery of these items had become potent sources of infection. So, in the entire AMC area, all shops and home delivery, except milk and medicine shops will remain closed for next seven days starting from 6 am on Thursday.
Private clinics, nursing homes and found everywhere with social distancing thrown to the wind. Police had to shut shops and disperse crowds at a number of places.
From 6 am on May 7 until May 15, barring milk and medical stores, all other shops will remain closed. Banks in Red Zone have also been directed to remain shut during this period, while ATMs will function as usual.
With Municipal Commissioner Vijay Nehra under home quarantine for 14 days after he came into contact with two positive patients, the first Covid-19 meeting under in-charge municipal commissioner Mukesh Kumar was held at Riverfront House at 12 noon on Tuesday. The meeting attended by Chief Secretary Anil Mukim, K Kailashnathan, chief principal secretary in the CM’s office and Additional Chief Secretary Rajiv Gupta was to decide on the strategy and the measures to be taken in the next few days.
Following detailed deliberations a number of decisions were taken. It was found that super spreaders like those working in shops selling vegetables, groceries, fruits and in provision stores, super markets and icecream parlours, besides people engaged in home delivery of these items had become potent sources of infection. So, in the entire AMC area, all shops and home delivery, except milk and medicine shops will remain closed for next seven days starting from 6 am on Thursday.
Private clinics, nursing homes and hospitals will be issued notice to open their clinics within 48 hours or they will have to be prepared to lose their licence, the notification issued by AMC states. Doctors not opening their clinics will be asked to take care of patients at Covid care centres or treat asymptomatic patients at home.
Nine private hospitals with a total capacity of 1,000 beds will be designated as Covid hospitals under Edidemic Diseases Act. These include GCS Hospital, Naroda; Kothia Hospital, Nikol; Sushrusha Hospital, Navrangpura; Narayani Hospital, Rakhial; Parekh Hospital, Shymal crossroads; Bodyline Hospital, Paldi andJivraj Mehta Hospital, Vasna. DyMC, health, Om Prakash Machra will execute an agree-ment with these hospitals, as per letter issued by civic chief Mukesh Kumar.
Private hotels of three star category and below but having at least 50 AC rooms will be identified for establishing Covid care centres. The AMC is planning to set up Covid care centres with capacity of 500 beds in each zone. There are an estimated 2,000 super spreaders in each zone, so it was decided to screen all of them with target of 500 screenings daily. Based on screenings, suspected super spreaders will be tested These shall be completed latest by next Wednesday and health card will be provided to the super spreaders from May 13 clearly indi-cating the date of screening.
In a video statement after the meeting, Rajiv Gupta said, “To prevent the spread of Covid-19, some important decisions have been taken in the city. This calls for closing of vegetables, fruits and grocery shops. All persons working at these places fall in the super spreader category and 25%of them have tested positive. They can infect a lot of people, so it is necessary to test them and isolate them. So, we have shut these shops for a few days, but in the larger interest of the people. We believe that it will inconvenience people, but it is necessary for us. Milk and medicine stores will however remain open.”
State death toll is 396
Gujarat reported 380 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, taking number of Covid-19 cases in the State to 6,625, while the death toll rose to 396 with 28 patients dying. Principal Secretary (Health)Jayanti Ravi said, “Fatality rate in Gujarat is around 5.8 per cent, and those who are dying are mostly elderly and have underlying diseases,” Ravi said, adding that 13 out of 28 patients who died on Wednesday also suffered from other diseases.
The state government is also implementing the suggestions of top specialist doctors as well as doctors from Gujarat who are working abroad, and this has improved the recovery rate, she said. Meanwhile, Ahmedabad registered 292 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, much lesser than highest 349 on Tuesday. While 25 succumbed to the novel virus and 73 got discharged. The total number of discharged patients now stands at 764.
Notably, 23 out of 25 deaths on Wednesday were reported from patients residing in the central and south zones. The two other deaths were reported from Paldi and Sarkhej area.
Central Forces to man red zones:DGP
Seven companies of paramilitary forces, including six companies of BSF and one of CISF, will be deployed in the state to enhance security in red zones in the state, especially in the containment zones where there is more transmission, Gujarat DGPShivanand Jha said on Wednesday. Of these, four companies of BSF along with a company of Rapid Action Force have been allotted to Ahmedabad city for security in the containment areas. “With the addition of five more five more CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces), the containment area of Ahmedabad will see an impregnable fortification and complete security. — Ojas Mehta
‘Register at mamlatdar office’
Clearing the confusion regarding the registration of migrants who wants to go back to their hometowns, Ahmedabad City Police CommissionerAshish Bhatia yesterday said that they should register themselves at the nearest mamlatdar office. “Trains have been arranged for those who want to go back to UP and Bihar. They should go to the mamlatdar office and get themselves registered. They can also call the toll-free number for any assistance. The registered persons will get a call and buses will be provided to take them to the railway station,” Bhatia said. -Asik Banerjee
What will remain open
Milk and medical
What will not remain open
Shops selling vegetables, groceries and provision stories. Fruit sellers, super markets, bakeries and ice-cream parlours too will remain shut. Food deliveries have also been halted for one week. No online delivery of the above items will be allowed.
The State government on Wednesday evening announced the shutting of all shops barring milk and medical stores in Ahmedabad from Thursday. This sudden and monstrous decision set off panic among Amdavadis and chaos reigned across the city with just a couple of hours left to shop the essentials.
Announcing the decision, Additional Chief Secretary
Within minutes of the announcement, people rushed to vegetable and grocery stores across the city. There was madness all around as long queues were found everywhere with social distancing thrown to the wind. Police had to shut shops and disperse crowds at a number of places.
From 6 am on May 7 until May 15, barring milk and medical stores, all other shops will remain closed. Banks in Red Zone have also been directed to remain shut during this period, while ATMs will function as usual.
With Municipal Commissioner Vijay Nehra under home quarantine for 14 days after he came into contact with two positive patients, the first Covid-19 meeting under in-charge municipal commissioner
Following detailed deliberations a number of decisions were taken. It was found that super spreaders like those working in shops selling vegetables, groceries, fruits and in provision stores, super markets and icecream parlours, besides people engaged in home delivery of these items had become potent sources of infection. So, in the entire AMC area, all shops and home delivery, except milk and medicine shops will remain closed for next seven days starting from 6 am on Thursday.
From 6 am on May 7 until May 15, barring milk and medical stores, all other shops will remain closed
Private clinics, nursing homes and found everywhere with social distancing thrown to the wind. Police had to shut shops and disperse crowds at a number of places.
From 6 am on May 7 until May 15, barring milk and medical stores, all other shops will remain closed. Banks in Red Zone have also been directed to remain shut during this period, while ATMs will function as usual.
With Municipal Commissioner Vijay Nehra under home quarantine for 14 days after he came into contact with two positive patients, the first Covid-19 meeting under in-charge municipal commissioner Mukesh Kumar was held at Riverfront House at 12 noon on Tuesday. The meeting attended by Chief Secretary Anil Mukim, K Kailashnathan, chief principal secretary in the CM’s office and Additional Chief Secretary Rajiv Gupta was to decide on the strategy and the measures to be taken in the next few days.
Following detailed deliberations a number of decisions were taken. It was found that super spreaders like those working in shops selling vegetables, groceries, fruits and in provision stores, super markets and icecream parlours, besides people engaged in home delivery of these items had become potent sources of infection. So, in the entire AMC area, all shops and home delivery, except milk and medicine shops will remain closed for next seven days starting from 6 am on Thursday.
To prevent the spread of Covid-19, some important decisions have been taken in thecity. This calls for closing of vegetables, fruits and grocery shops as all the persons working at these places fall in super spreader category and 25% of them have tested +ve.
Private clinics, nursing homes and hospitals will be issued notice to open their clinics within 48 hours or they will have to be prepared to lose their licence, the notification issued by AMC states. Doctors not opening their clinics will be asked to take care of patients at Covid care centres or treat asymptomatic patients at home.
Nine private hospitals with a total capacity of 1,000 beds will be designated as Covid hospitals under Edidemic Diseases Act. These include GCS Hospital, Naroda; Kothia Hospital, Nikol; Sushrusha Hospital, Navrangpura; Narayani Hospital, Rakhial; Parekh Hospital, Shymal crossroads; Bodyline Hospital, Paldi and
Private hotels of three star category and below but having at least 50 AC rooms will be identified for establishing Covid care centres. The AMC is planning to set up Covid care centres with capacity of 500 beds in each zone. There are an estimated 2,000 super spreaders in each zone, so it was decided to screen all of them with target of 500 screenings daily. Based on screenings, suspected super spreaders will be tested These shall be completed latest by next Wednesday and health card will be provided to the super spreaders from May 13 clearly indi-cating the date of screening.
In a video statement after the meeting, Rajiv Gupta said, “To prevent the spread of Covid-19, some important decisions have been taken in the city. This calls for closing of vegetables, fruits and grocery shops. All persons working at these places fall in the super spreader category and 25%of them have tested positive. They can infect a lot of people, so it is necessary to test them and isolate them. So, we have shut these shops for a few days, but in the larger interest of the people. We believe that it will inconvenience people, but it is necessary for us. Milk and medicine stores will however remain open.”
CORONA COUNT
State death toll is 396
Gujarat reported 380 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, taking number of Covid-19 cases in the State to 6,625, while the death toll rose to 396 with 28 patients dying. Principal Secretary (Health)
The state government is also implementing the suggestions of top specialist doctors as well as doctors from Gujarat who are working abroad, and this has improved the recovery rate, she said. Meanwhile, Ahmedabad registered 292 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, much lesser than highest 349 on Tuesday. While 25 succumbed to the novel virus and 73 got discharged. The total number of discharged patients now stands at 764.
Notably, 23 out of 25 deaths on Wednesday were reported from patients residing in the central and south zones. The two other deaths were reported from Paldi and Sarkhej area.
Central Forces to man red zones:DGP
Seven companies of paramilitary forces, including six companies of BSF and one of CISF, will be deployed in the state to enhance security in red zones in the state, especially in the containment zones where there is more transmission, Gujarat DGP
‘Register at mamlatdar office’
Clearing the confusion regarding the registration of migrants who wants to go back to their hometowns, Ahmedabad City Police Commissioner
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