Nagpur: Rural police have set up check-points on seven inter-district routes and three more at the state border to restrict movements of people from Thursday 8 pm. This is following the state government guidelines on Covid curbs issued on Wednesday.
The passage of only essential commodities and emergency services is permitted. Vehicles with only 50% capacities would be allowed with no standees in public transport facilities.
Though the cops have taken guard at the district border points, the administration team, including health officials, was yet to reach till the time of going to press. They were engaged in arranging facilities at Covid hospitals hit by oxygen shortage.
It’s learnt that rapid antigen tests (RAT) would be conducted on the people with symptoms trying to enter the district. The district administration would also likely to stamp the hands of those entering the district for home quarantine. A formal order is yet to be issued.
The city police too had set up check-points at the eight places to restrict entries of outsiders. Office-goers have been asked to reach their workplaces by 10 am.