States »SoutPosted at: May 9 2021 11:57AM

Covid-19 surveillance on Kerala border strengthened

Madikeri, May 9 (UNI) With the rise in Covid-19 cases, the surveillance has been strengthened in the border areas of Makutta and Kutta bordering Kerala by the State Health Department in Virajpet taluk of Kodagu district.
Health officials said only those with negative certificates are allowed inside Kerala. As a result, the movement of goods vehicles between the two states has come down drastically.
Tahsildar Yoganand said that with the rise in Covid cases, the surveillance has been strengthened.
As many as 12 personnel from the Revenue, Health, Police and Forest departments are working in shifts at the Makutta check post. CCTV cameras have been installed at the check posts, he added.
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