UNB, Satkhira :
Authorities in Satkhira on Saturday imposed a week-long lockdown in the district, following a sudden spike in Covid-19 cases.
The decision has been taken to break the chain of coronavirus transmission after the positivity rate in the district was found to be 53 percent, officials said on Saturday.
On Friday, two women, who were undergoing treatment at Satkhira Medical College and Hospital for Covid, succumbed to the virus, while three more persons with corona symptoms also died the same day.
According to the administration officials, more Covid cases have been detected in three upazilas — Sadar, Kalaroa and Kaliganj — bordering India. The infection is on the rise in other upazilas too.
During the week-long lockdown, all modes of public transport will stay off the roads. However, the movement restrictions won’t apply on vehicles providing emergency services.
Though kitchen markets will be allowed to operate from 9 am till 12 noon daily, other shops and markets will remain closed.
Activities at Satkhira Bhomra Land Port will continue for limited hours, from 8 am to 2 pm, but the shops and markets in the area will remain closed.
