Biju Veticad

At present in the state there are 140 positive Covid-19 cases for a total of 399 since recording began and three deaths. In India, there are 17265 positive cases and 543 deaths to date; half of the country has not yet been affected by the pandemic. The secrets of success: readiness to deal with problems; a strong experience of past epidemics; close collaboration between nearly 300 thousand volunteers and the government; no struggle between central government and municipal and village authorities.

The area is more than two meters below sea level. 80% of the population is employed in the agricultural sector or in livestock breeding. The initial estimate of losses is 200 million euros. Rice and tapioca crops, the main local foods, destroyed.