Assam Lifts All Covid-19 Restrictions from Tuesday; Masks, Use of Sanitiser to Continue Until Further Notice
3 years, 1 month ago

Assam Lifts All Covid-19 Restrictions from Tuesday; Masks, Use of Sanitiser to Continue Until Further Notice

News 18  

Assam withdrew all Covid-related restrictions on Tuesday reverting to the situation that existed before the nation-wide lockdown on March 25, 2020 following the outbreak of the disease, officials said. Any person not wearing a face mask and spitting in public places shall be fined Rs 1000 and all district magistrates and superintendents of police must ensure utmost vigil at public places for enforcing COVID-appropriate behaviour and to prevent increase of positive cases in the state, the order stated. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had recently said that the decision to lift all curbs before any other state in the country could be taken as the state government intensified the vaccination drive among the beneficiaries”. The vaccination status has improved significantly in the state with 95 per cent of the total eligible population administered the first dose, many districts nearing saturation and the fully vaccinated figure reaching 77 per cent.

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COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?
11 months, 1 week ago

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?

The Hindu  

Story so far: During this poll season, mentions of the COVID-19 pandemic are still doing the rounds. History of COVID-19 lockdown As COVID-19 cases – which were first reported in China’s Wuhan province – began cropping up across the world, countries employed different approaches to deal with the rise in infections, deaths and threat due to the virus, employing varying …

Karnataka to restart COVID vaccination if necessary
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka to restart COVID vaccination if necessary

The Hindu  

The Karnataka government will, if necessary, restart COVID-19 vaccination that has almost come to a standstill in the last eight months. Asserting that Karnataka will not wait for Central supplies of vaccine, the Chief Minister said, “If necessary, we will take up a vaccination drive to immunise those who are still unvaccinated so that they are protected from severe disease. …

‘No Covid restrictions on anything as of now’: Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
1 year, 2 months ago

‘No Covid restrictions on anything as of now’: Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has clarified that there are no Covid restrictions imposed in any part of the state and said that any decision will only be taken after consulting the Technical Advisory Committee. Two people from Karnataka reportedly died after getting infected with Covid-19 on Wednesday Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Rao said, “As of now there …

COVID-19 scare: Masks mandatory for seniors, people with comorbidities and those with COVID-19 like symptoms in Karnataka
1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19 scare: Masks mandatory for seniors, people with comorbidities and those with COVID-19 like symptoms in Karnataka

The Hindu  

In the wake of COVID-19 scare in Kerala following the detection of a sub-variant, the Karnataka government has made wearing of masks mandatory in public places for people above 60 years, those with comorbidities like heart and kidney disease, and those with COVID-19 like symptoms of cold and cough, as a precautionary measure to combat the infection. Minister for Health …

MP Govt to Withdraw Cases Against People for Violating COVID-19 Norms
1 year, 9 months ago

MP Govt to Withdraw Cases Against People for Violating COVID-19 Norms

News 18  

The Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday announced to take back cases registered against persons under “normal sections” for violating COVID-19 norms during the lockdown, state home minister and government spokesman Narottam Mishra said. During the lockdown, cases were registered against citizens for activities like not wearing a mask or gathering in public on the grounds that it could potentially spread …

Andhra Pradesh: We better mask up as COVID-19 cases rise
1 year, 11 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: We better mask up as COVID-19 cases rise

The Hindu  

It’s ironic that most of us no longer follow COVID precautions like wearing masks even though COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the country. However, the increasing number of cases in other States, the fatalities reported in a few States, calls for adherence to COVID-19 protocols like wearing masks, observing social distancing and frequent sanitisation of hands, opine doctors …

Battle against COVID-19! THESE states roll out major guidelines to combat infection
1 year, 11 months ago

Battle against COVID-19! THESE states roll out major guidelines to combat infection

India TV News  

Battle against Covid-19: Fresh covid-19 cases are brewing troubles in the country. “The state government is monitoring the situation amidst the rise in COVID-19 and influenza cases in the country,” the chief minister said, adding that people will have to take precautions while the government has already issued an advisory. Haryana Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Haryana government …

COVID-19 guidelines: Uttarakhand makes 'mask' compulsory in schools amid rising cases
2 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 guidelines: Uttarakhand makes 'mask' compulsory in schools amid rising cases

India TV News  

Uttarakhand COVID-19 guidelines : The state of Uttarakhand has made mask compulsory in schools amid rising COVID-19 cases in many countries of the world. According to the data shared by the Union Health Ministry today, the total recovery rate reached at around 98.80 per cent and total recoveries data reached to 4,41,43,665. The total active cases of COVID-19 in India …

COVID: Karnataka issues guidelines; masks must at certain places, New Year celebrations till 1AM
2 years, 2 months ago

COVID: Karnataka issues guidelines; masks must at certain places, New Year celebrations till 1AM

India TV News  

COVID: Karnataka issues guidelines; masks must at certain places, New Year celebrations till 1AM Karnataka Covid guidelines: The government stressed that there is no need to panic or fear as these are only preventive measures aimed at controlling the virus spread and its impact. The government has also issued a notice asking restaurants, pubs and bars to wrap up New …

Karnataka govt issues advisory after detection of new COVID sub-variants in Maharashtra
2 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka govt issues advisory after detection of new COVID sub-variants in Maharashtra

India TV News  

In view of the detection of newer sub-variants of Coronavirus in Maharashtra, the Karnataka government has issued an advisory urging the people of the state to adhere to COVID-19 appropriate behaviour. "In view of reporting newer sub-variants of Omicron BQ.1 BA.2.3.20 apart from XBB, which is a recombinant of BA.2.75 and BJ.1 in Maharashtra and in the context of the …

DC Edit | A good move, as Covid cases up
2 years, 8 months ago

DC Edit | A good move, as Covid cases up

Deccan Chronicle  

The decision of the Union government to push the vaccination programme further against Covid-19 by making the precaution dose free for those who are aged above 18 years has come not one day sooner. That only one per cent of the eligible population aged between 18 and 59 has got the precaution dose calls on the government to redouble its …

COVID ALERT! Wearing of masks mandatory in Chennai, Rs 500 fine on violation
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID ALERT! Wearing of masks mandatory in Chennai, Rs 500 fine on violation

India TV News  

In order to tackle the rising number of Covid cases in Tamil Nadu and Chennai in particular, wearing masks have been made mandatory by the Greater Chennai Corporation. Meanwhile, India added 13,086 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,35,31,650, while the active cases increased to 1,14,475, the Union Health Ministry data stated on Tuesday. The …

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections
2 years, 8 months ago

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections

ABC  

Many of Queensland's remaining COVID-19 restrictions have eased from today despite health authorities confirming the state is experiencing a third wave of new cases of the virus. Unless required by their employer, vaccinations will no longer be mandatory for workers in high-risk settings, such as early childhood centres, schools, outside school care, correctional facilities, and airports. A vaccine mandate remains …

Covid-19: Govt asks Maharashtra, Kerala, 3 other states to monitor cluster
2 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19: Govt asks Maharashtra, Kerala, 3 other states to monitor cluster

Live Mint  

Amid a rise in Covid-19 cases, the Centre had sent the letter to five states including Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu. In the letter, the govt advised these states to follow a five-fold strategy i.e test - track - treat - vaccination and also follow COVID-19 appropriate behaviour, monitoring clusters of new COVID-19 cases and adequate testing as …

Maharashtra govt steps up testing, asks people to wear masks in districts with Covid spike
2 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra govt steps up testing, asks people to wear masks in districts with Covid spike

India Today  

The Covid-19 graph is once again on an upward trajectory in Maharashtra. In light of the rising number of daily infections and the first reported cases of Omicron sub-variants in the past few days, the state health department has issued orders for increased Covid testing. Here’s a look at the Covid-19 count over the last three days: Date Mumbai Maharashtra …

If Covid-19 cases rise, restrictions will become inevitable in Maharashtra: Minister Aslam Shaikh
2 years, 9 months ago

If Covid-19 cases rise, restrictions will become inevitable in Maharashtra: Minister Aslam Shaikh

India Today  

Amid a steady rise in Covid-19 cases, the Maharashtra government is keeping a close tab on the situation. If the daily cases rise above the 1,000-mark, then there will be a need to impose restrictions yet again, cabinet minister, Aslam Shaikh, said. “The state government asserts that it is keeping a close tab on the situation and would take a …

Active COVID-19 cases in country dip to 15,636
2 years, 10 months ago

Active COVID-19 cases in country dip to 15,636

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With 2,483 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,62,569, while the active cases dipped to 15,636, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. "The total cases, discharge and deaths provided by Assam in its media bulletin have been considered along with the number of Covid …

Covid 4th wave unlikely in India, says IIT Kanpur professor
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid 4th wave unlikely in India, says IIT Kanpur professor

India Today  

IIT Kanpur professor Manindra Agrawal said that a fourth wave of covid is unlikely as there are no new mutants that have come to the notice of the officials. On rising number of cases in Delhi NCR Professor Agrawal said the rising number of cases in Delhi NCR is due to restrictions being lifted in the region. The professor said …

Face masks mandatory in Lucknow, Noida and 4 other districts of Uttar Pradesh amid spurt in Covid cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Face masks mandatory in Lucknow, Noida and 4 other districts of Uttar Pradesh amid spurt in Covid cases

India TV News  

Face masks mandatory in Lucknow, Noida and 4 other districts of Uttar Pradesh amid spurt in Covid cases Several states including Uttar Pradesh had earlier decided to stop penalising people for not wearing masks. Highlights The decision was taken amid a rise in Covid cases in some adjoining states CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered close monitoring of the situation in …

Covid XE variant: Karnataka government to screen travelers from 8 countries
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid XE variant: Karnataka government to screen travelers from 8 countries

Hindustan Times  

Following the discovery of India's first case of the new XE coronavirus in Mumbai, Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar stated that the state is considering imposing new measures for international visitors entering the state. According to the minister, who spoke after meeting with the COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee on Monday, April 11, these rules will apply to visitors from eight …

Kerala lifts all Covid-19 restrictions, face masks use to continue
2 years, 11 months ago

Kerala lifts all Covid-19 restrictions, face masks use to continue

India TV News  

Highlights Kerala government on Thursday lifted all Covid-19 restrictions in the state. Kerala had logged 291 fresh cases of coronavirus and 36 related deaths on Thursday. Kerala had logged 291 fresh cases of coronavirus and 36 related deaths on Thursday, taking the total positives to 65,35,048 and the toll to 68,264. Of the 36 deaths, one was reported today while …

States where Covid-19 mask not mandatory anymore. What experts have to say
2 years, 11 months ago

States where Covid-19 mask not mandatory anymore. What experts have to say

Live Mint  

When the Covid-19 pandemic began over two years ago, wearing the mask was our first line of defence against the deadly virus. As the DDMA on Thursday decided to do away with fines for not wearing face masks at public places amid drop in coronavirus cases in the city, many doctors said the "move was not wise" and should have …

Covid-19: West Bengal govt lifts all restrictions, mask use to continue
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19: West Bengal govt lifts all restrictions, mask use to continue

Hindustan Times  

The West Bengal government on Thursday withdrew most of the pandemic-related restrictions, barring the use of face masks. The government in West Bengal revoked Covid-19 restrictions in the state, however, wearing masks would remain mandatory. However, advisory in respect of health and hygiene protocols including wearing of masks at all times, hand hygiene and sanitisation of public places shall continue …

Maharashtra, Delhi, Bengal Lift All Covid Curbs From Midnight No Masks Needed In Delhi, Maharashtra New Coronavirus Guidelines
2 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra, Delhi, Bengal Lift All Covid Curbs From Midnight No Masks Needed In Delhi, Maharashtra New Coronavirus Guidelines

ABP News  

New Delhi: With a significant decline in daily Covid-19 infections and total active caseload across the country, several states - including Maharashtra, Delhi and West Bengal - on Thursday announced relaxations, two years after the Coronavirus pandemic curbs were clamped. While Maharashtra decided to lift all Covid-19 restrictions, including no restrictions on public movement, Delhi stated that there will be …

Maharashtra lifts all Covid curbs; wearing masks not mandatory. Details here
2 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra lifts all Covid curbs; wearing masks not mandatory. Details here

Live Mint  

Amid a significant decline in Covid cases, Maharashtra Minister Jitendra Awhad tweeted today said the state cabinet has decided to lift all the existing COVID-19 restrictions. After more than two years, all pandemic-related restrictions including the mandatory wearing of masks would be lifted in Maharashtra from April 2, the state government announced on Thursday. “From Gudhi Padwa, all COVID-19 related …

Maharashtra lifts all Covid-related curbs as cases fall, makes masks optional
2 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra lifts all Covid-related curbs as cases fall, makes masks optional

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra government on Thursday withdrew all restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Uddhav Thackeray-led government revoked the Epidemic Diseases Act and Disaster Management Act that had been in force for the last two years. Later, health minister Rajesh Tope said, “We can't say that Covid has been eradicated, I request that people wear masks. This'll be a choice, …

Masks optional, restrictions no more! Delhi, Bengal, Maharashtra lift all Covid curbs | Details
2 years, 11 months ago

Masks optional, restrictions no more! Delhi, Bengal, Maharashtra lift all Covid curbs | Details

India TV News  

Masks optional, restrictions no more! Delhi, Bengal, Maharashtra lift all Covid curbs | Details Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Delhi on Thursday announced that the states will not restrict large gatherings, and amid other containment restrictions that are lifted. Here are more details Highlights Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Delhi announced that states will lift all Covid curbs. Maharashtra, West Bengal, and …

What Maha health minister said on Covid curbs as cases surge in other countries
2 years, 11 months ago

What Maha health minister said on Covid curbs as cases surge in other countries

Live Mint  

Maharashtra recorded a Covid-19 positivity rate of 0.4% till Tuesday. Rajesh Tope, Maharashtra Health Minister said that the mask mandate would not be lifted in the state, considering a fourth wave has already emerged in other countries. Tope said to reported that the state earlier had 46,000 active Covid-19 cases and the number has now come down to 960. The …

Govt relaxes Covid restrictions for air travel. Check new rules to be followed
2 years, 11 months ago

Govt relaxes Covid restrictions for air travel. Check new rules to be followed

Live Mint  

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has relaxed Covid-19-related regulations stating that cabin crew members need not wear PPE kit, airlines need not keep three seats vacant on international flights for medical emergencies and security personnel at airports can resume pat-down search of passengers. The Ministry of Civil Aviation, in its order, said that the restriction of keeping three seats vacant …

UK Govt to Remove Remaining Covid-19 Restrictions For All International Passengers
3 years ago

UK Govt to Remove Remaining Covid-19 Restrictions For All International Passengers

News 18  

The UK government will remove all remaining Covid restrictions on international travel for all passengers from Friday onwards, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced. From 4 a.m. on coming Friday, all Covid-19 travel restrictions will be lifted, including the passenger locator form for arrivals into the UK, as well as all tests for passengers who do not qualify as vaccinated, reports …

Delhi lifts all Covid-19 restrictions, including night-curfew; no-mask fine reduced to Rs 500
3 years ago

Delhi lifts all Covid-19 restrictions, including night-curfew; no-mask fine reduced to Rs 500

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi lifts all Covid-19 restrictions, including night-curfew DDMA has reduced the fine for not wearing a mask from ₹ 1,000 to ₹ 500 Schools to function fully offline from 1 April, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tweeted The DDMA has decided to withdraw all Covid-19 related restrictions, along with night curfew in Delhi as COVID-19 cases continue to fall. Schools …

Unvaccinated passengers still not allowed in Mumbai local trains: Maha govt
3 years ago

Unvaccinated passengers still not allowed in Mumbai local trains: Maha govt

India Today  

After the Bombay High Court asked the Maharashtra government if it was willing to withdraw its notification issued last year prohibiting unvaccinated passengers from travelling on local trains in the city, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced that the Covid restrictions for unvaccinated people on the local trains are still in place. Covid restrictions to be in place; unvaccinated passengers …

State to discuss further relaxations in curbs on February 25
3 years ago

State to discuss further relaxations in curbs on February 25

Hindustan Times  

As new Covid-19 cases continue on a downward trend, the Maharashtra government will discuss further easing of restrictions later this week and is expected to issue an order. Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo Even though the Bombay high court on Tuesday said that the state’s orders of 2021 permitting only those fully vaccinated to travel in suburban trains were “illegal”, the state …

COVID-19 pandemic coming to an end in India? From Assam to Telangana, states lift curbs
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 pandemic coming to an end in India? From Assam to Telangana, states lift curbs

Firstpost  

Amid a steady decline of coronavirus infections, the Centre asked states to remove additional restrictions, which were imposed to deal with the third wave of the pandemic Is India on its way to a pre-COVID normal? Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan in his letter to all states/Union Territories asked them to review and amend or end additional COVID-19 restrictions as …

Can Consider Removing Covid-19 Curbs As Cases See Decline, Centre’s Message to States
3 years, 1 month ago

Can Consider Removing Covid-19 Curbs As Cases See Decline, Centre’s Message to States

News 18  

The Union health ministry, in a letter, has asked all states and union territories to review, amend or remove additional Covid-19 restrictions after considering the trend of new cases and positivity rate. Health secretary Rajesh Bhushan told all chief secretaries and administrators to make the changes, as there was a sustained downward trend in the trajectory of coronavirus cases in …

Mandatory Covid testing to be discontinued at airports, railway stations in Assam from tomorrow
3 years, 1 month ago

Mandatory Covid testing to be discontinued at airports, railway stations in Assam from tomorrow

India TV News  

Highlights Assam govt has decided to discontinue mandatory Covid testing at airports, railway stations. The Health and Family Welfare Department of Assam on Monday announced that mandatory covid testing at airports and railway stations will be discontinued in light of dip in Covid cases in the state. "Mandatory COVID19 testing on arrival at airports, railway stations and road border points …

Assam to withdraw all COVID restrictions from Feb 15
3 years, 1 month ago

Assam to withdraw all COVID restrictions from Feb 15

India TV News  

Assam to withdraw all COVID restrictions from Feb 15 Students appearing for the board examinations must get both doses of vaccination, CM said. Highlights Assam will withdraw all COVID-related restrictions from February 15 School board exams, municipal elections, and by-elections will be held in April Students appearing for the board examinations must get both doses of vaccination: CM Assam will …

Early signs of COVID cases plateauing but needs to be observed, says Centre
3 years, 1 month ago

Early signs of COVID cases plateauing but needs to be observed, says Centre

Firstpost  

Stressing the need to continue with precautions to curb the surge in infections, it noted that Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan were recording a high number of COVID cases New Delhi: Early indications of Covid infections plateauing have been reported in some places but the trend needs to be observed, the Union government said on Thursday whilst …

Karnataka Records 48,049 New Covid-19 Cases, 29,068 from Bengaluru Alone
3 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka Records 48,049 New Covid-19 Cases, 29,068 from Bengaluru Alone

News 18  

Continuing to register a surge in cases, Karnataka on Friday logged 48,049 new cases of COVID-19, and 22 fatalities, taking the tally to 34,25,002 and the death toll to 38,537. India added 3,47,254 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,85,66,027 which includes 9,692 cases of the Omicron variant, according to the Union Health Ministry data …

Assam: No entry for unvaccinated persons in public places from tomorrow, says CM
3 years, 2 months ago

Assam: No entry for unvaccinated persons in public places from tomorrow, says CM

Live Mint  

Although there is no lockdown-like situation in Assam currently, people who are not vaccinated against Covid-19 until now will not be allowed entry into public places like markets and hotels from 16 January, announced state Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday. “Those not fully vaccinated will not be allowed to enter public places like district courts, hotels, markets etc. …

State governments have liberty to impose lockdowns: Kishan Reddy
3 years, 2 months ago

State governments have liberty to impose lockdowns: Kishan Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Union minister for culture and tourism G. Kishan Reddy brushed aside the possibility of the Centre imposing a lockdown to curb the latest Covid-19 surge, and said a meeting of Chief Ministers would be convened after the festival. However, if one or more states approached it on this issue, the Centre would certainly address the issue, Kishan Reddy said. …

Andhra Pradesh govt issues stricter Covid curbs as cases mount. Details here
3 years, 2 months ago

Andhra Pradesh govt issues stricter Covid curbs as cases mount. Details here

Live Mint  

The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday issued stricter Covid-related restrictions in view of the spurt in number of cases over the past few days. At a high-level review meeting here, Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy directed the Health Department officials to enforce other restrictions as well and ensure people strictly followed Covid Appropriate Behaviour to check the spread …

Restrictions imposed in several states as Covid-19 cases rise
3 years, 2 months ago

Restrictions imposed in several states as Covid-19 cases rise

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Several states in the country has announced fresh restrictions in the context of rising Covid-19 cases. India reported 159,632 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to spread rapidly in the country. Uttar Pradesh is the latest to announce a night curfew and the state has decided to close physical classes in all …

Covid-19: This state issues 7-day discharge protocol for home isolation patients
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19: This state issues 7-day discharge protocol for home isolation patients

Live Mint  

The state of Assam has issued policy in accordance with the Centre in which it said that a Covid-19 patient under home isolation will be considered discharged after seven days without having taken a second test. Guidelines for home isolation issued by the Assam govt: "Patients under home isolation will stand discharged and end isolation after at least 7 days …

Himachal imposes new restrictions as Covid cases rise; bans langars, community kitchens | Check guidelines
3 years, 2 months ago

Himachal imposes new restrictions as Covid cases rise; bans langars, community kitchens | Check guidelines

India TV News  

Highlights Himachal Pradesh government imposed new restrictions to curb the spread of the infection. Owing to the rising Covid-19 cases in the country, the Himachal Pradesh government imposed new restrictions to curb the spread of the infection. Check full guidelines here: Follow Omicron LIVE updates HERE The government also prohibited the gathering of more than 100 people for indoor and …

Assam govt announces incentives for frontline workers engaged in vaccination drive
3 years, 2 months ago

Assam govt announces incentives for frontline workers engaged in vaccination drive

India Today  

The Assam government has announced monetary incentives for the frontline workers of the state who are engaged in the vaccination drive. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state government has decided to give a monetary incentive of Rs 1,500 per month to each Auxiliary Nurse Midwife along with their monthly salary till completion of vaccination. Also, the …

Assam: No physical classes in schools till 30 Jan amid Covid spike. Details here
3 years, 2 months ago

Assam: No physical classes in schools till 30 Jan amid Covid spike. Details here

Live Mint  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced that physical classes will be disallowed till 30 January amid rising Covid cases in the state. Schools will also remain closed till class 5 in all other districts of Assam from 8 January. The Assam chief minister also announced other revised rules after Covid cases spiked in the state. During the …

Assam schools to be closed till Jan 30 for all students up to Class 5
3 years, 2 months ago

Assam schools to be closed till Jan 30 for all students up to Class 5

India Today  

Amid the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the state, the Assam government on Friday tightened the curbs in a set of fresh Covid-19 guidelines to check the spread of the Omicron variant in the state. Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma also said that the new Assam curfew timings will be from 10 pm to 6 am. Assam …

IIT Guwahati declared containment zone after 60 people test COVID-19 positive
3 years, 2 months ago

IIT Guwahati declared containment zone after 60 people test COVID-19 positive

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati had been declared containment zone after 60 people tested COVID-19 positive, according to Assam's District Disaster Management Authority. "North Guwahati Revenue Circle has submitted report on IIT Guwahati, where 60 persons were sick and tested positive for COVID-19 with details of their place of stay and their boundaries," according to a statement by the …

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