MySuru: The Periyapapa Taluk Government in Mysuru District is at a high warning after the plague in Tibetan Settlement camps in BYLakuppe.
Officials said dozens have been positively tested for Covid-19 in recent days.
Officials have written to the district government that urged him to impose restrictions in the area to contain the spread of the virus.
They have visited camps regularly and have asked residents strictly to follow the appropriate behavior of Covid.
“About 60% to 70% of cases reported in the taluk came from these areas,” Dr.
Sharath Babu, Periyapatna Taluk Officer.
“The rules of micro detention are not strictly followed.
This camp has more than 160 active cases.
We told them that we were ready to provide residence for them in our Covid care centers.
However, they refused to shift there by quoting various reasons Including their food habits.
We offer them facilities where they can provide food for prisoners, but they do not respond.
“Outside Tibet, BYLakuppe has the biggest settlement of Tibet after Dharamshala.
Sources in the District Administration said Taluk officials held a two-day meeting with leaders from residential areas and asked them to follow the safety guidelines to contain the spread.