30 flying squads formed

25/03/2020, ALOYSIUS XAVIER LOPEZ,CHENNAI

Chennai Corporation, the Revenue Department and the police have formed 30 flying squads to regulate congregation of more than five persons to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Corporation Commissioner G. Prakash held a meeting with police and revenue officials to regulate infection prevention and control in the city. “Residents who come out are requested to carry ID cards. Over 400 vehicles will patrol the streets. Eight check posts on stretches such as East Coast Road, Rajiv Gandhi Salai and Poonamallee High Road have been set up. All the 4.000 sanitary workers will get protective gear,” said Mr.Prakash.