59 new corona hotspots to be sealed

Lucknow: The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is now preparing to seal 59 new Corona hotspots that have emerged in the state during the past two days.
The state government had sealed 133 Corona virus hotspots in 15 districts on Wednesday and the second phase will cover another 59 hotspots in 25 districts. Additional chief secretary, home, Awanish Awasthi said at least 1.4 lakh houses, covering a population of around 9 lakh people, would be covered in the second phase.
“The second phase is being conducted by district magistrates at their local level. The model envisages identification of Covid-19 positive patients, providing medical aid and sanitizing the area,” he said.
Awasthi said that the hotspot model of UP government was being widely appreciated across the country. “Nearly 80 per cent of cases are being reported from hotspots alone. The government has decided to impose more stringent measures in 133 Corona hotspots identified in 15 districts which cover more than 1.57 lakh houses with a population of over 10 lakh,” he said.
Awasthi said the government was also ensuring social distancing by providing ration through doorstep delivery to over 80 per cent ration card holders.
The home department, has lodged more than 15,300 FIRs and arrested at least 48,500 people for violating lockdown. (IANS)