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Moradabad Quarantines 180 Migrant Labourers, No Fresh Covid-19 Case Reported

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As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, the Moradabad district administration has taken proactive measures to contain the spread by quarantining 180 migrant labourers who arrived from Haryana over the weekend. The labourers were sent to different centres in their respective sub-divisions, where they will be provided with nutritious food and facilities to practice yoga. After completing a 14-day quarantine period, they will be given a cash incentive of Rs 1,000 and ration packets before being allowed to return home.

Key Takeaways:

  • 180 migrant labourers from Haryana were quarantined in Moradabad at different centres in their respective sub-divisions.
  • The labourers were sent to Sadar, Kanth, Thakurdwar, and Bilari sub-divisions, where they will be provided with nutritious food and facilities to practice yoga.
  • After completing a 14-day quarantine period, the labourers will be given a cash incentive of Rs 1,000 and ration packets before being allowed to return home.
  • Moradabad reported no fresh case of Covid-19 on Sunday, with all 199 reports testing negative except for three samples that will be sent for re-testing.
  • The district health department has set up a telemedicine clinic, where residents can consult doctors over the phone in two shifts between 8am and 8pm.
  • The clinic features physicians, orthopaedic surgeons, ENT specialists, and paediatricians available for consultation on different phone numbers.

Statistics:

  • 180 migrant labourers were quarantined in Moradabad.
  • 199 reports were received on Sunday, with 192 testing negative.
  • Three samples will be sent for re-testing.
  • The labourers will receive Rs 1,000 cash and ration packets after completing their 14-day quarantine period.

Sources:

  • TOI (Times of India) - stating that 180 migrant labourers were quarantined in Moradabad
  • Additional District Magistrate (Executive) Lakshmi Shankar Singh - stating that the labourers were sent to different sub-divisions and will be provided with nutritious food and yoga facilities
  • Moradabad Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr MC Garg - stating that no fresh case of Covid-19 was reported on Sunday and providing details on the telemedicine clinic
  • Director (Medical & Health) Dr Akhilesh Kumar - visiting Moradabad from Lucknow and stating that they were satisfied with the arrangements at the quarantine centre and details on the telemedicine clinic.

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