The local authorities ordered all shops, business entities and public transports in the Upazila shut to prevent the spread of the coronavirus on Thursday. The shutdown orders on the Upazila, except the four areas, are now being lifted, Madaripur Deputy Commissioner Md Wahidul Islam told bdnews24.com on Friday. The district administrator did not name the areas but said they are situated in two wards under the municipality, a village under South Baheratola union and another under Pachchor union. Abir Hossain, the additional superintendent of police for Shibchar, said all the residents of the areas will remain at home for the next 15 days. They will also be able to shop for daily essentials with the permission of the authorities,” Abir said.

Source: bd News24 March 20, 2020 16:07 UTC