Number of Covid positive cases are slowly but steadily increasing – fresh 36 persons tested Covid positive during the last 24 hours.
The State Government is yet to come up with any directives, but the High Court of Tripura ordered strict adherence to covid norms in the Court premises.
As per the Covid surveillance report issued on Sunday, fresh 36 cases were detected during the last 24 hours. Total number of active cases breached 100-mark and stands at 106 on Sunday (July 10).
Positivity rate increased to 6.53 per cent – it was 6.03 per cent on Saturday.
Total 551 samples were tested which was slightly higher than sample tested on Saturday (531).
As usual, highest 24 cases were reported from the West district followed by the Sepahijala District – 8 and Gomati district – 4 cases.
Even as the Covid situation is becoming grim, the State Government is yet to take any step to ensure adherence to Covid norms.
However, the High Court of Tripura ordered that everyone present in the High Court premises has to maintain social distancing norms strictly and mandatorily.
As per the order, the High Court also stressed on following all health advisories issued by the Central/State Government from time to time in letter and spirit at all times.
In addition, adherence to all safety measures, wearing of face mask in proper manner, cleaning of hands at regular interval using soap/sanitizer etc. are compulsory for every person, be it a member of the registry, a lawyer or a litigant.
No person with symptom of fever shall be allowed to enter into the High Court premises under any circumstances.
As regards District Courts (including Family Courts), it is hereby ordered that the concerned District Judge/Judge, Family Court shall ensure that all safety norms and health advisories issued by the Central/State Government from time to time are implemented and/or strictly adhered to.
In particular, the District Judge/Judge, Family Court has to make proper arrangements for providing of hand wash/sanitizer to the lawyers, litigants and the officials of the courts at all entry points and to ensure strict maintenance of social distancing, wearing of face mask in proper manner etc. within the court premises.
Moreover, any official of the Registry and/or District Courts (including Family Courts) having Covid-like symptoms must go through the COVID Test (Antigen/RTPCR). The order will come into effect from July 11.
