80 People Working in UP CM Helpline Centre Test Positive for Covid-19

At least 80 people working for the Uttar Pradesh chief minister's helpline service here have tested positive for COVID-19, a senior official said on Tuesday.

"The main case (among those working at the helpline) was identified around 4-5 days back," the authority told PTI. 

The helpline administration '1076' has been redistributed to an organization. 

"We had visited the spot nearly 30 days back, and they were appropriately advised veils and sanitisers must be utilized by everybody. They (the



organization) sent us photos and recordings of individuals wearing veils while working," the authority said.

However, the official refused to comment on whether any action has been initiated against the company, which was providing the services.

The Yogi Adityanath government had last year launched the chief minister's helpline number '1076'.

The 24X7 toll-free helpline number enables residents of the state to file their complaints. It was launched to establish a direct link between the people and the Chief Minister's Office.