Government of Goa notifies the final capping price for Covid testing in the state.
The rate for Covid tests on arrival at the Goa International Airport for international arrivals have been exempted from the order and will remain fixed at Rs 1,500.
MoHFW publishes revised guidelines for managing Health Care Workers (HCWs) working in COVID and Non COVID areas of the Health Care Facilities.
All the Healthcare workers must report every unprotected exposure/ breach of PPE while managing COVID-19 patients to the concerned nodal officer and HoD of the concerned department immediately. Such exposed HCWs shall continue to work wearing appropriate PPE and test themselves at day 5 of the exposure or if symptoms develop anytime within 14 days from the day of exposure.
MoHFW publishes Revised Discharge Policy for COVID-19.
As per the revised policy mild cases admitted to a COVID Care Facility or under home isolation will undergo regular health monitoring. The patient shall be discharged after at least 7 days have passed from testing positive and with no fever for 3 successive days.
Government of Tamil Nadu extends lockdown restrictions till 31st January 2022.
As part of virus containment measures, Test-Track-Treat-Vaccination-Covid-19 Appropriate Behaviour will be strictly implemented by the State and all employees in commercial establishments should have been vaccinated against Covid-19.
T.N government launches 24/7 helpline for Industries
Industries engaged in manufacturing, transportation, distribution and construction can get necessary support and their doubts clarified especially regarding the restrictions imposed across the state to curb the pandemic.
Mohfw publishes new guidelines for International Arrivals.
As per the guidelines all travellers should Submit complete and factual information in self-declaration form on the online Air Suvidha portal (https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration) before the scheduled travel, including last 14 days travel details and Upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report.
MoHFW issues revised guidelines for home isolation of mild /asymptomatic COVID-19 cases.
As per the guidelines, patient should be clinically assigned as mild/ asymptomatic case by the treating Medical Officer. Further a designated control room contact number at the district /sub district level shall be provided to the family to get suitable guidance for undertaking testing, clinical management related guidance, assignment of a hospital bed, if warranted.
MoHFW issues Guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination of children between 15-18 years and precaution dose to HCWs, FLWs & 60+ population with comorbidities.
COVID-19 Vaccination of children in the age-group of 15-18 years to be started from 3rd January 2022. For such beneficiaries, vaccination option would be “Covaxin” only
Steps taken by MoHFW to Ensure Access to Testing, Treatment and Vaccines.
The Ministry has issued the national policy for admission of COVID patients to various categories of COVID facilities with the aim to ensure prompt, effective and comprehensive treatment of patients suffering from COVID-19.
UGC directs HEIs to take appropriate decision with regard to opening of campuses and conducting classes in view of covid-19 pandemic.
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic in the country, the University Grants Commission has been constantly monitoring the academic activities in Higher Education Institutions affected by pandemic and has issued appropriate guidelines from time to time in respect of Academic Calendar, Examinations, Re-opening of institutions, Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) for conduct of examinations in view of Covid-19 Pandemic and subsequent lockdowns.
