Staff from the Dy Collector’s office penalising people for not wearing masks in Valpoi town.
VALPOI
Authorities in Sattari began various measures, including fining those violating SOPs, in a bid to control the spread of Covid in the taluka, as Covid active cases rose to 125 after 25 new cases were detected on Tuesday.
Speaking to reporters, Valpoi Community Health Centre (CHC) Health Officer Dr Shyam Kankonkar said situation is turning serious with a sharp rise in Covid cases in Sattari taluka.
“The vaccination drive is ongoing in Sattari taluka and so far, about 5,000 people have been vaccinated,” said Dr Kankonkar.
Meanwhile, Sattari deputy collector along with the police began a drive penalise those violating SOPs in public spaces.
When contacted, Valpoi Police Inspector Sagar Ekoskar said about 1,179 people were fined almost Rs 2.38 lakh for not wearing face masks and not maintaining social distancing in open spaces.
“We appeal to people in Sattari taluka not to defy or ignore the SOPs,” said PI Ekoskar.
On Tuesday, the Valpoi Municipal Council (VMC) conducted an awareness drive in Valpoi town, appealing to people to maintain social distancing and to wear masks.Sattari
“The VMC conducted an awareness campaign at the Valpoi weekly bazaar on Tuesday. Our campaign will continue in the coming days,” said VMC Chairperson Sahazin Sheikh.
