Kerala Elections: Guidelines issued for Covid prevention on counting day
In case counting agents turn Covid positive, candidates will be given the option of replacing them with others.
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has issued Covid guidelines to be followed on counting day on May 2. District Election Officers (District Collectors) have been designated as Nodal Officers who will ensure that counting centres comply with Covid protocol. They will be assisted by Nodal Health Officers.
Candidates or counting agents will not be allowed entry into the centres unless they undergo RT-PCR test 48 hours prior to the counting day or produce Rapid Antigen negative test result. Those who have received two doses of the Covid vaccine will also be allowed entry. District Election Officers have been asked to make arrangements for RT-PCR or rapid antigen tests for candidates and counting agents.
Election Commission announces COVID-19 safety measures for counting of votes on May 2
Candidates and poll agents will be allowed inside the counting centre only if they have taken both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine or have undergone an RT-PCR/RAT test
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The counting of votes for all the seats will be held on May 2. (Photo | G Satyanarayana, EPS) By Express News Service
CHENNAI: After facing the wrath of the Madras High Court for failing to enforce COVID-19 restrictions during the election campaign, the Election Commission on Wednesday issued detailed guidelines to be followed on May 2 during the counting of votes.
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