JAIPUR: The city is witnessing a
sudden spike in
Covid cases as 81 persons tested positive for the virus on Thursday. In view of the spike, the district administration, health department and police held a meeting in which it has been decided to create containment zones in the affected areas.
Besides, the health department will share the list of infected persons to the district administration and police to ensure that patients under home quarantine are following protocol. The local police station will ensure that infected persons do not move out of the house.
Out of 81 persons found infected, 29 were symptomatic and have fever and cough. The rest were asymptomatic. “Out of 81, 52 did not have any symptoms. Some of them had gone for tests as they needed to go to outside the state, while some of them were in contact of infected persons,” said Dr
Narrottam Sharma, chief medical health officer Jaipur (I). CM
Ashok Gehlot on Thursday reviewed Covid-19 situation and expressed concern over spike in cases. He said a meeting with religious leaders, social organisations and political parties will be held. He directed strict implementation of provisions such as increase in testing, crowd management, using of face masks & ocial distancing.