CHENNAI: Mobile ATMs will be operated in containment zones where cases are high, said commissioner of revenue administration and special Covid officer for the corporation J Radhakrishnan on Thursday.
The move came after teams of Greater Chennai Corporation officials during intense field visits found that ATMs kiosks and public offices like banks were also open in such zones.
They have now been closed, said Radhakrishnan while addressing a press meet about the Covid-19 situation in the city. Joint commissioner (health) Madhusudhan Reddy was part of the meet.
The official also said that autos were found to be going into containment zones, which has now been stopped.
Radhakrishnan said that they need greater co-operation from the public as far as Covid-19 preventive measures are concerned. "People should continue to have their medicines. If you have any continuous Covid-19 like symptoms, please visit a government hospital," he said. Vulnerable sections of population like those with heart problems, kidney ailments, diabetes, etc should stay indoors, he added.
While wearing masks, people should be careful not to touch the portion covering the face, with their hands. "I myself was making that mistake until someone pointed out to me. Don't take off masks while talking to people," he said.
On the government's measures, Radhakrishnan said that specific focus was being given on areas which had high number of cases. "Routine medicines are being delivered through urban primary health centres. We have narrowed down containment zones to a single apartment complex as well," he said.
As far as Koyambedu was concerned, 6,900 traders had been identified and were being followed up at the highest levels, Radhakrishnan said and added Koyambedu should not be compared to Wuhan, where wet markets are believed to be the origin of the virus from either a bat or a pangolin. "Someone with the virus must have come to Koyambedu and passed it on," he said.
The official also appealed against stigmatising people with the disease. "We have overcome HIV aids. We are testing high numbers. Very soon we will get good news," he said.
The move came after teams of Greater Chennai Corporation officials during intense field visits found that ATMs kiosks and public offices like banks were also open in such zones.
They have now been closed, said Radhakrishnan while addressing a press meet about the Covid-19 situation in the city. Joint commissioner (health) Madhusudhan Reddy was part of the meet.
The official also said that autos were found to be going into containment zones, which has now been stopped.
Radhakrishnan said that they need greater co-operation from the public as far as Covid-19 preventive measures are concerned. "People should continue to have their medicines. If you have any continuous Covid-19 like symptoms, please visit a government hospital," he said. Vulnerable sections of population like those with heart problems, kidney ailments, diabetes, etc should stay indoors, he added.
While wearing masks, people should be careful not to touch the portion covering the face, with their hands. "I myself was making that mistake until someone pointed out to me. Don't take off masks while talking to people," he said.
On the government's measures, Radhakrishnan said that specific focus was being given on areas which had high number of cases. "Routine medicines are being delivered through urban primary health centres. We have narrowed down containment zones to a single apartment complex as well," he said.
As far as Koyambedu was concerned, 6,900 traders had been identified and were being followed up at the highest levels, Radhakrishnan said and added Koyambedu should not be compared to Wuhan, where wet markets are believed to be the origin of the virus from either a bat or a pangolin. "Someone with the virus must have come to Koyambedu and passed it on," he said.
The official also appealed against stigmatising people with the disease. "We have overcome HIV aids. We are testing high numbers. Very soon we will get good news," he said.
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