2 Bapu Dham schools to quarantine 30 each

Naina Mishra

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Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, May 16

Two government schools at Bapu Dham Colony, Sector 26, will accommodate at least 30 persons each for quarantining in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Bapu Dham is a congested locality, which includes economically weaker section (EWS) flats and houses where over six people reside in a single room.

Staff posted at both the schools (Government Primary and Government Middle School) will undertake day-to- day operations and principals will be overall in-charge of the school.

The Indian Red Cross Society will provide meals to those under quarantine at schools. A team of doctors will regularly monitor health of people.

The Director Social Welfare will depute a counsellor and caretaker in both the schools to counsel the residents.

The schools will offer bathing and drinking water facility, besides CCTV cameras will be installed.

UT ropes in GMCH-32

The UT Administration has requested the GMCH-32 to counsel residents of Bapu Dham Colony regarding the Covid-19 pandemic. The Director Health Services wrote, “The outbreak of pandemic has mandatorily restricted social mobility of general public and also of the persons placed under isolation and quarantine, which is leading to various mental and physical issues.”

“Since the GMCH-32 has a full-fledged department and dedicated staff, it shall benefit public at large,” reads the letter. Of 191 total cases (63 per cent) in the city, 121 are from Bapu Dham Colony.

Move to prevent overcrowding

• A majority of residents are daily wagers.
• Crowding at community water taps leads to close contact with people.
• Violation of social distancing norm despite lockdown.