Vadodara: Close to 40 cases of Covid-19 have been detected in Nandesari GIDC over the last few days. Nandesari GIDC Association chairman, Babu Patel, however, said that there was no sharp rise in the number of coronavirus cases.
“There has been no massive spike in the Covid-19 cases here. About 40 cases were detected in the GIDC over the last few days. All the units are working normally and the firm managements are following the guidelines to ensure the safety of their staff,” Patel told TOI. He added that a vaccination drive will be started in Nandesari GIDC from Friday wherein everyone about the age of 45 will be vaccinated.
Deepak Nitrite, which is located in Nandesari GIDC, said in a release that there were few active cases at their plant and some of them have recovered. The company said that it is following all safety protocols at entry and exit, thermal scanning, mandatory masks and social distancing in their premises.
Nandesari GIDC is home to about 250 units, most of which are chemical industries apart from some pharma companies. Patel said that about 8,000 persons work in Nandesari GIDC.