Containment zone declared

YUPIA, 16 Jun: Following detection of clustering of Covid-19 positive cases during random rapid antigen tests (RAT) conducted by the Papum Pare district rapid response teams in Hoj and its adjoining villages, Papum Pare Deputy Commissioner Pige Ligu has declared “Hoj Market Line with boundary of Lower NEEPCO Gate in the south, Pehe Nallah on the west, end of Yayee-II village on the north and Bode Nallah on the west” in Toru circle of Sagalee subdivision as a micro-containment zone for 14 days, with effect from 16 June.

Six positive cases were detected in the areas during the random RAT drive. (DIPRO)