Natore, Singra Go into Week-Long Lockdown from Today

Authorities enforced a week-long lockdown in Natore and Singra municipality areas form Wednesday to contain the spread of Covid-19.

Natore Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Shahriaz took the decision to imposed lockdown at a virtual meeting on Monday night. State Minister for ICT Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak attended the meeting, reports media.

The lockdown will continue till June 15, officials said.

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.

Moreover, all shops, markets and restaurants will remain closed, except for grocery stores and pharmacies. This is to allow people to buy their daily essentials and medicines from their local grocers and chemists, respectively.

According to the health authorities, the infection rate in the district is 62 percent and the number of Covid-19 cases is on the rise in the municipality areas.