Pallavaram ward made red zone

Pallavaram ward made red zone

TIMES NEWS NETWORK

Chennai:22.05.2021 

A single ward in Pallavaram has been declared a red zone by the municipality officials after more than 50 cases were reported in the past few days. At least five of those infected have died. Officials said Ward 29 is among the most affected in Pallavaram municipality during the second wave and have sealed entry and exit points.

The municipality, just outside GCC limits, falls under Chengalpet district and has 2.2 lakh people residing in its 42 wards. So far, more than 2,000 people have tested positive in the municipality this year.

“There are 36 streets and more than 1,400 households in the ward and our staff have been sanitising the streets thrice a day and are monitoring people movement. We have also set up additional fever camps in the ward to test symptomatic residents,” said a municipality official.

The municipality has also arranged for volunteers to help the residents if need be. “In fact, residents are not allowed to venture out of most wards after10am. Police are strict. We had to request officials to let in delivery agents alone,” said K Muralidharan, resident of of Kattabomman nagar.