Narail under lockdown to prevent spread of coronavirus

Narail district is going to be put under lockdown for an indefinite period from this afternoon (3:00pm on Tuesday) to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Deputy Commissioner of Narail Anzuman Ara declared the lockdown through a notice on Monday.

As per the decision, public entry and exit to and from the district have been restricted until further instruction.

All kinds of public transport and people's gathering will also be restricted, said the notice.

Transportation of agricultural products, food items, goods, medical equipment, daily essentials, and the emergency services related to the supply of power, water, gas, fire service, banking, mobile banking, telephone and internet operations would remain out of purview of the lockdown.

Legal actions will be taken against the violators of the directives, the notice added.

At least 13 people have been infected with coronavirus in the district.

Forhad/Mukul