Niali: Cuttack district administration today declared Nuasahi village under Patasundarpur panchayat of the district as containment zone for 10 days starting today.
The decision was taken after 15 people of the village tested positive for the COVID-19 and one of them succumbed to the deadly virus.
As per the order, all vehicular and public movements to and from the containment zone will be restricted during the period. The inhabitants of the area have been strictly asked to remain indoors. Also, commercial establishments have been asked to close their shutters.
However, the district administration will make arrangements to supply of medicines and essential items to the residents at their doorsteps.