Weekly Current Affairs: April week-2 - Operation Shield” launched by the Delhi State Government
Weekly Current Affairs: April week-2 - Operation Shield” launched by the Delhi State Government
Category Miscellaneous
Published 15th Apr, 2020
Delhi Government announced 'Operation SHIELD' in 21 containment zones to curb the spread of COVID-19 and warned of strict action against those misbehaving with healthcare personnel in the city.
Delhi Government announced 'Operation SHIELD' in 21 containment zones to curb the spread of COVID-19 and warned of strict action against those misbehaving with healthcare personnel in the city.
S: Under the first 'S' of the operation, the government seals the area immediately and its surroundings after geographical marking following positive cases there.
H: In the next stage, the government will put people of sealed areas under home quarantine and then
I: In the third stage, the process begins to isolate those who have symptoms of COVID-19 and trace their contacts.
E: About 'E' character of 'Operation SHIELD' the government ensures home-delivery of essential items.
L: After this stage, the government sanitises such areas where one or two positive cases have been found.
D: Under 'D', checking of door-to-door houses is conducted to ascertain whether anybody in containment has cough or any other symptoms of COVID-19.