Lockdown Extended for Another Week in Satkhira
Desk Report
Published: 10 Jun 2021, 04:25 pm
Earlier, authorities had enforced a seven-day lockdown in Satkhira on June 5 after the positive rate in the district was found to be 53 percent.
In an
attempt to break the chain of coronavirus mass transmission, authorities in
Satkhira have extended the district's lockdown for another week.
The decision was announced by the local administration
on Thursday.
Earlier, authorities had enforced a seven-day
lockdown in the district on June 5 after the positive rate in the district was found
to be 53 percent.
During the lockdown, all types of public
transportation will be prohibited from operating on the roads. Vehicles
performing emergency services, on the other hand, will be exempt from the
movement restrictions.
However, kitchen markets will be allowed to
operate from 9am till 12pm daily, other shops and markets will remain closed.