KOLKATA: Residents’ Welfare Associations have gradually started declaring their complexes Covid-free in WhatsApp groups that connect every flat owner and inform them about the relaxations being brought in.
Though the scare of the third wave looms large, people are heaving a sigh of relief that the nightmare that they had been through for over four months is finally over, albeit temporarily.
Many complexes had stopped the entry of domestic helps, who come from outside, tutors, yoga instructors, physiotherapists and labourers.
The support staff were vaccinated and given space to stay on campuses in batches that changed every fortnight.
Even food delivery was restricted till the security area.
Those norms have been relaxed in the complexes that have been declared “Covid-free.” Urbana, South City Residency, Upohar and Siddha Pines are among such complexes.
“Dear residents, your board is glad to inform that the residents of South City complex are Covid-free.
We plan to unlock certain restrictions in a phased manner,” said the notice.
Similarly, the notice posted on Tuesday in the Urbana group said, “UWA is proud to announce that we are a “0 Covid case” complex, thanks to the co-operation of all residents.” The announcement at Siddha Pines read, “We are a Covid-free society now…” Some other complexes like Udita and Silver Spring are also Covid-free now.
Though their associations are yet to announce it, some relaxations have already been given.
“We are allowing residents to call in labourers for repair and maintenance work now.
We are finally Covid-free,” said Udita president D Nath.
“We are Covidfree and have allowed tutors and physiotherapists to enter.
Playing is allowed but in a restricted manner,” said Silver Spring secretary, Indranil Chowdhury.