Assam Police to go strict on those moving without masks, pillion riding

The Assam Police will strictly implement wearing of masks in public places to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Additional Director of Assam Police (Law and order) GP Singh informed this in his official twitter handle. GP Singh’s tweet mentions that as per Guidelines on COVID-19 management under DM Act, 2005 there would be strict implementation […]

1076 fresh COVID-19 cases, 32 deaths reported in last 24 hours in India

As many as 1076 fresh COVID-19 cases and 32 related deaths were reported in last 24 hours in India. With this the total cases in the country is closing in on the 14,000 mark. The tally of positive cases has risen to 13,835, which include 11,616 active cases. Meanwhile, as many as 1766 persons have […]

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu expresses concern over delay in burial of Bethany doctor in Shillong

Ever since there was a delay in burial of Bethany doctor who succumbed to the deadly COVID-19 a couple of days back, sharp reactions poured in from different sections of the society condemning denial of burial space by locals of at least 2 areas. The delay in burial of the State’s first COVID-19 victim has […]

Assam: Morigaon DC, SP sent to quarantine after they came in contact with COVID-19 patient

Morigaon DC Rituraj Bora, SP Swapnaneel Deka who came in contact with two COVID-19 positive cases, have been instructed to go for quarantine at their respective quarters for 14 days. Briefing newspersons, Assam Health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed that contact history of the DC and SP with the now turned positive person is more […]

Wuhan revises COVID-19 stats, death toll up by 1,290

The authorities of the Chinese city of Wuhan – the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic – have recalculated statistics of the coronavirus disease, increasing the number of confirmed cases by 325 to 50,333 and the death toll by 1,290 to 3,869. “The number of confirmed cases has risen by 325 to 50,333, the number of […]

COVID-19: 2 more positive cases in Assam; both secondary contacts of Markaz attendees

Two more persons in Assam have tested positive for COVID-19. Both the persons who are residents of Morigaon district of the state are secondary contacts of Markaz event attendees at Nizamuddin in Delhi last month. #BREAKING | Two persons from Morigaon tests positive for #COVID19 in #Assam.Both individuals are secondary contacts of #NizamuddinMarkaz attendees. Total […]

India’s COVID-19 tally reaches 12,759; death toll climbs to 420

The number of COVID-19 cases in India has reached 12,759, the Health Ministry said on Thursday. According to the official data, India has 10,824 active cases and 1514 discharged and cured cases. Meanwhile, 420 people have died from the disease which originated in China. Maharashtra has reported the highest number of cases in the country […]

Woman from Manipur tests positive for COVID-19 in New Delhi

Another woman from Manipur has tested positive for COVID-19 in New Delhi. According to latest reports, the woman is an immediate contact of the nurse of Max Hospital in New Delhi who was earlier tested positive for the deadly virus. Earlier, a 24-year-old woman from Manipur working as a nurse at the Max Super Speciality […]

Meghalaya: 46 COVID-19 samples tested negative at Barpeta Medical College Hospital

All 46 samples from Meghalaya which were sent to Assam’s Barpeta Medical College and Hospital have tested negative. This was confirmed by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma in the social media. Earlier, on Wednesday results of a total of 118 samples were declared of which over 100 tested negative and 6 were set for re-test. […]