SOCIAL DISTANCING NORMS
Experts warn of spike in Swine flu cases in Delhi: Know what it is & why you should be concerned
Dr Vishakh Varma, senior consultant and HoD, Critical Care Medicine at Aakash Healthcare, said since the symptoms of swine flu are quite similar to the common cold, people often don't take it seriously in the initial stages until it becomes critical.
Despite rise in Omicron cases in India, social distancing on a decline since 2nd pandemic, says study
The survey received over 25,000 responses from citizens from 303 districts of the country.
Indians believe Covid is 'gone' as festive season begins; most don't follow masking & social distancing norms
The mask compliance levels were higher only at the vaccination centres.
MHA says 'blatant violation' of Covid norms in hill stations, markets; asks states to take action
Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla emphasised the second wave of Covid is not yet over and everyone should remember there is no room for complacency and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour.
PM Modi concerned over big crowds without masks in hill stations, markets; says no compromise on COVID-19 norms
During an interaction with chief ministers of eight North-Eastern states through video conferencing, the prime minister also said the vaccination drive needs to be continuously ramped up to combat the third wave of the pandemic.
Madras HC calls for probe of Renault-Nissan plant's social distancing
The Renault-Nissan workers union petitioned the Madras High court last month seeking to halt operations, saying that social distancing norms were being flouted and company-provided health benefits were outweighed by the risk to their lives.
Delhi defies social distancing norms, doctors say brace for COVID-19 'explosion'
Doctors say Delhi's near-complete re-opening is concerning. The city's authorities have said they would reimpose strict curbs if cases rise. Thousands died in the capital in May, as oxygen supplies all but vanished and families pleaded on social media over scarce hospital beds.
Combined competitive exam rescheduled amid spike in COVID-19 cases in J-K
"Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Combined Competitive (preliminary) Examination, 2021 which was scheduled to be held on 11.07.2021 shall be held on 24.10.2021 (Sunday)," Deputy Controller Examination, J&K Public Service Commission, Vinay Samotra said in the order here.
EC warns parties of campaign ban if Covid norms not followed
In a late night advisory to all political parties, the poll panel has advised political leaders and candidates on their ‘incumbent duty to control, spread of Covid-19, demonstrate by their personal example and nudge all supporters in the beginning of the rally, meetings, campaigns itself to wear masks, use sanitizers and put in place crowd control measures as per social distancing norms’.
Madras HC allows campaign rallies, orders parties to follow pandemic norms
The order came on a plea which sought an injunction on election campaigns due to rise in Covid-19 cases. “Political parties are likely to increase the spread of the infection as they go on a rampage and campaign among the people," the petition said. The HC, however, dismissed it.
Home quarantine norms breach among reasons for COVID-19 surge: Officials
"We are helpless as people are not following the basic guidelines for home quarantine after discharge from hospitals post recovery or after return from a place that mandates such isolation for a limited period," Dr Subhash Salunke, technical adviser to the state government on COVID-19 outbreak, said.
Tata Steel BSL partners with Fareye for digital transformation in logistic management
“In this volatile situation in the world, to help us sustain our leadership position, we have made many interventions in our operation process. Due to COVID-19, it was of paramount importance to reduce the man-to-man interactions,” said Subrata Basak, Chief Logistics Officer, Tata Steel BSL.
COVID-19: IIT-Bhubaneswar study confirms social distancing norms, effectiveness of face mask
The study said protective measures like face mask and face shield effectively reduce the leakage and reach of the sneeze within 1ft3ft. However, they do not completely stop the leakage of smaller droplets, study said.
Uddhav Thackeray advises caution to avoid another lockdown
Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday asked people to practice social distancing norms, warning that if the ‘medical apparatus gets overwhelmed then no one would be able to save you’.
COVID-19 norms go for a toss as commuters cram local trains
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had also urged railway authorities on Wednesday to run more trains to ensure that people do not jostle to board the rakes.
India's coronavirus fight people-driven; gets great strength from COVID warriors: PM Modi
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had on Wednesday said the prime minister will launch a 'jan andolan' campaign for COVID appropriate behaviour on Thursday with a tweet in view of the upcoming festivals, winter season and opening up of the economy.
Bengaluru's COVID cases may swell this month on festive season, Unlock 5.0
Bengaluru, which has the second-highest number of active Covid-19 cases after Pune, is expected to see a surge in positive cases this month as the festive season begins and Unlock 5.0 guidelines get set to allow the reopening of schools, colleges and cinema halls.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla asks members to remain seated while speaking, maintain social distancing
It is for the first time in the history that both the Houses are being utilised for the convenience and safety of the members, Birla said, adding even some members have been allotted seats in visitors' gallery.
Parliament norms on social distancing gives government floor advantage
The social distancing norms and the scattered seating arrangements would clearly hamper the Opposition aggression in this session, thus giving the government an upper hand in pushing with its legislative business.
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