KASARGOD: The situation in Kasargod where coronavirus has been confirmed is stated to be serious. The situation turned worse following the non-cooperation of a patient who came from abroad. The officials of the health department have not been able to prepare the route map of him. The health department prepared the high risk list of 1000 people who came in contact with the patient the other day. The findings of the department is that a list of more people should be prepared. They have found that he had attended two marriage functions, a football match and had visited many places. He had been in the city several times.

Meantime, the patient confirmed of the virus in Kasargod and the one under observation are not following the instructions, said district collector Sajith Babu. They are concealing details and are lying. The police has taken a case against Abdul Khader, a native of Kudla in Kasargod for attending public and marriage functions without following instructions. The case is for violating restrictions. He is the friend of the one in isolation confirmed of the virus. A case was taken against him on the complaint of the locals.

609 people are under observation in Kasargod related to the spread of COVID 19. Of them, 13 are in hospitals and 596 in homes. Four new patients are under observation in the hospital. Samples of 24 people have been sent for examination. Test results of 32 people have been obtained. The results of 37 people are awaited. 69 who came in contact with the patient confirmed of the virus are placed under observation. Considering the present situation, the government offices will be closed for a week and worship places and clubs for two weeks. Shops and beverage outlets will function from 11 am to 5 pm.