In the interest of maintenance of public hygiene and to contain the further spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Block L and B of Pragjyotish Housing Complex of Ghoramara in Guwahati has been declared a containment zone as COVID-19 positive patients have been detected on Wednesday.

The Kamrup Metro administration has notified today and the Circle Office of the Dispur Revenue Circle has been directed to seal the area immediately.

Any unauthorized entry and exit into the notified containment zone are barred till the area is declared safe as per guidelines of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Any violation of this order will attract action under the provisions of 'Assam COVID-19 Regulations, 2020, The Disaster Management Act, 2005, The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 and other relevant laws, stated an official release.