Beautification work is underway on Thane. (Express photo by Deepak Joshi)
Prepared to stop the increase in Covid cases through extensive vaccinations, health measures’: Gujarat CM during the meeting with the prime minister
Prime Minister Vijay Rupani informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday that Gujarat is fully prepared to control the growing number of Covid-19 cases through intensive health measures and extensive vaccination. Later on Wednesday, the central committee of the state government met and announced measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus, which included increasing vaccination hours and doubling the daily inoculation target. Rupani told the prime minister that the state had 3,146 containment zones and that more than 4,000 medical teams were under surveillance.
Violation of DGCA rules: Alliance Air detains four for not wearing masks
In the first case of an airline that took action after the DGCA issued a circular last week for treating passengers who violated Covid rules as rebels, the state-run Alliance Air detained four passengers traveling on its flight from Jammu to Delhi for refusing to wear masks. According to sources, passengers were repeatedly asked to wear masks during the flight. However, when they did not comply with the regulations, they were handed over to the security agencies upon landing.
Vaccinate everyone over 45, says Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray
Calling for the relaxation of the vaccination age limit, Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to allow all people over the age of 45, with or without comorbidities, to be vaccinated. “Considering that a large number of young people are infected with coronavirus, all 45 years or older, with or without comorbidities, should be vaccinated,” Thackeray said during the interaction.
Punjab to impose stricter curbs from tomorrow, captain tells prime minister
The CM listed the measures taken by his government to combat the second wave in progress. He said the state has imposed restrictions on social gatherings: a maximum of 100 for indoor events and 200 for outdoor events. Nine districts have imposed a night curfew from 11 pm to 5 am, while other districts have been asked to assess the situation and take appropriate action. The Tax and Revenue Department has been asked to appoint COVID monitors at all hotels, restaurants and wedding palaces to ensure COVID-appropriate behavior, according to a government statement.
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