PASIGHAT, Jul 31: In view of the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in the district and to prevent any possible  outbreak, the East Siang
District Administration has imposed 7 days Lockdown from August 1-7 next in Pasighat township and its rural peripheries, Ruksin Sub-Division and Sille-Oyan Circle.
Except for emergencies, Inter-district and inter-state movement of people will not be permitted. 
Of the total 14 positive cases in the district today, Bakin Pertin Government Hospital has reported 9 cases including three health staff. Following this the BPG hospital has been sealed and only emergency services will function. All staff will undergo Rapid Antigen Tests. The hospital will start tele medicines for patients.
Meanwhile, the Nursing Officer Recruitment Examination scheduled to be held be held on August 2 has been postponed till further order.  DIPRO

 

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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