Chennai: At a time when Chennai is seeing huge spike in the number of coronavirus positive cases, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami today said though the spread of the virus has been brought under control in Municipalities and Panchayats, it is yet to happen in Corporations.
Palaniswami held a meeting with District Collectors today during which he appreciated their work at a time of crisis like this.
He also said that it is due to these officials that the essentials are available without any hindrance.”Corona is in control due to the measures taken by the government on war-footing. People are struggling to get food in foreign countries. However, in Tamilnadu people are being provided food through Amma Unavagams. Arrangements have also be made to ensure essentials are given to all, including people from other States who are made to stay at community halls,” he said.
He also said during the distribution of tokens to buy commodities from ration shops, officials should explain in detail about the steps to be followed at the shops.
“People should go to the shops only on the time specified in the token. The idea of issuing token is to ensure that the shops do not get crowded. Social distancing should be followed at the shops,” he said.
He added that disinfectants should be sprayed at all places. “Public toilets should be cleaned thrice a day,” he added.