3 areas in Khulna to be locked down from June 25

Local administration has decided to lock down three areas in Khulna City Corporation and Rupsha upazila from June 25 till June 16 following an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases.

Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Helal Hossain made the announcement and marked the three areas as red zones while talking at the coronavirus prevention committee's meeting.

The areas include ward no 17 and 24 of Khulna City Corporation and Aichgati in Rupshaupazila.

Khulna City Corporation Mayor Talukdar Abdul Khalek, Khulna Divisional Commissioner Mohammad Anwar Hossain Hawladar and Director of Khulna Health Department Rasheda Sultana were present at the meeting.

Sonadanga Bus Terminal, Khulna Medical College Hospital and kitchen markets will remain out of the purview of the lockdown.

People will be informed about the lockdown through loudspeakers.

All shopping malls of the district will remain open for three days (Sunday, Monday and Tuesday) till 5:00pm from June 26.

Besides, red flags will be hoisted atop houses of Covid-19 patients.