Assam Govt Issues Revised Notification, Educational Institutions to Shut in District with 300 + COVID Cases
Directions have been issued for closing down classes from Class VI to VIII in those districts where the number of cases has crossed the 100 mark.
| 27 April 2021 10:02 AM GMT
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has authorized all the Deputy Commissioners and Chairman, DDMA to close down all educational institutions (govt & non-govt) from pre-primary to University levels along with hostels & coaching institutions for 15 days, as and when cumulative COVID-19 cases in the last 10 days exceed 300.
The notification read, - In partial modification and a continuation of the earlier orders issued, the Government in Second, Education Department hereby authorizes the Deputy Commissioners of the Districts and Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority.
Assam Health Minister Offers Remdesivir Vaccine to Northeastern States, Says 25,000 Vials in Stock
The Health Minister taking to his Twitter Handle wrote, We have decided to release Remdesivir doses to non-resident Assamese and nursing homes.
| 27 April 2021 8:32 AM GMT
GUWAHATI: Assam Health and Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state is well stocked with 25,000 vials of Remdesivir vaccine and can be used by northeastern states.
The Health Minister taking to his Twitter Handle also wrote, We have decided to release Remdesivir doses to non-resident Assamese and nursing homes. We have also made concerted efforts to boost oxygen generation and storage capacity in Assam, making it an oxygen surplus state.
It s Futile to Debate Death Data, Dead Won t Come Back to Life: Manohar Khattar
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar when presented with the allegations of data fudging responds by saying that there s no point discussing death data as the dead won t come back to life.
| 27 April 2021 1:36 PM GMT
Haryana- The Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar today remarked that it is futile to discuss the number of COVID-induced fatalities as the dead won t come back to life. He added by saying that the primary focus now should be on the recovery of the COVID-19 affected patients. Given the dangerous situation we are in now, we should not have debates over data now. We should instead focus on how people recover from the disease, he was quoted as saying by ANI.
Manipur CM Holds Review Meeting on Preparedness for the Fight Against Covid-19
Manipur Chief Minister N.Biren Singh held a review meeting with DCs, SPs, and CMOs to discuss the preparedness for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
| 27 April 2021 2:22 PM GMT
Manipur- The Chief Minister of Manipur N.Biren Singh on Tuesday held a review meeting with various DCs, SPs, and CMOs to discuss the preparedness for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
N.Biren Singh strongly emphasized accelerating the vaccination process, ramping up the production of the supply of medical oxygen, and set up dedicated COVID care centres in each district.
Bombay HC Tells People to First Adhere to COVID-19 Protocol and then Blame Govt.
The Bombay High Court on Monday said that people adhere to the COVID-19 protocols by practicing restraint and discipline before blaming the government.
| 27 April 2021 10:35 AM GMT
Maharashtra- The Aurangabad bench of Bombay High Court said on Monday told the people to first adhere to the COVID-19 protocols and then blame the government. This statement came while the high court was passing various directions as to how to tackle the pandemic.
A division bench of Justices Ravindra Ghuge and BU Debadwar instructed the people, including public servants not on duty and the doctors and paramedical staff to carry their Aadhar cards while leaving their homes and also told them to wear masks.