Kozhikode: Strict control at Kozhikode Beypore Harbor in the wake of Nipah. Boat docking and fish sales are advised to be suspended until further notice. After a native of Cheruvannur was confirmed to be sick, the control at Beypur Harbor was tightened.
It has been suggested that the boats that went for fishing in Beypur Harbor should be docked at Vellayal Harbor or Puthyappa Fish Landing Centre. A ban has also been imposed on fish trade in Vellail Harbour. 7 wards of Kozhikode Corporation and Farooq Municipality have been declared as Containment Zone.
Meanwhile, in the wake of Nipah outbreak, educational institutions in Kozhikode district have been closed indefinitely. A holiday has been announced for all educational institutions from Monday. The holiday also applies to Anganwadis and Madrasas.
The Kozhikode district administration has strengthened Nipah defense. Seven wards of Kozhikode Corporation and Farook Municipality have been declared as containment zones. Four people suffering from Nipah are undergoing treatment in different hospitals.
