Even though some doctors are justifying the fall in the sale of masks arguing that the people have started using reusable masks, experts have linked the sharp decline in the sales to people s "COVID.
Lurinjyoti Gogoi visits GMCH on Thursday to meet Akhil Gogoi
GUWAHATI: The All Assam Students’ Union-backed Assam Jatiya Parishad and Akhil Gogoi-led Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti’s political wing Raijor Dal finalised their poll alliance for the upcoming elections on Thursday.
After a meeting with jailed KMSS leader and Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi, who is currently undergoing treatment at Gauhati Medical College Hospital, AJP president Lurinjyoti Gogoi said, “AJP and Raijor Dal will contest the upcoming assembly elections as a united regional front. The poll deal has been finalized.” The meeting with Akhil Gogoi lasted for about one-and-a-half hours and AJP general secretary Jagadish Bhuyan was also present there.
Fire Breaks Out at Gauhati Medical College & Hospital
The fire broke out in the Head of the department s Radiology department room. Many important documents are suspected to be destroyed in the fire.
GUWAHATI: A Massive fire broke out at Gauhati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH) on February 5.
According to initial reports, the fire broke out in the Head of the Radiology Department room situated at the ground floor.
Officials at the hospital alleged that the fire is suspected to be caused by a computer power line.
Meanwhile, many important documents are suspected to be destroyed in the fire.
Reportedly, the fire is under control now.
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GUWAHATI: Assam has set a target to vaccinate 6,500 health workers on Day 2 of the first phase of the vaccination drive, which will be conducted at all the 65 designated locations same as those on the first day across the state on Monday.
Despite a low turnout of 54% 3,528 people on Day 1 of the drive in Assam, the state health department is optimistic that it will be able to vaccinate 100% of the targeted healthcare workers this time. “We have set a target to vaccinate 6,500 frontline healthcare workers on Monday, the same number as Saturday, but it could not be done due to various constraints. This time, we are expecting a bigger turnout, as there were hardly any major health issues encountered those who got vaccinated,” National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, director Lakshmanan S told TOI on Sunday.
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With the mass drive, questions also arises among the citizens with regards to the safety of the emergency approved vaccine.
COVID-19 Vaccination Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Which Covid vaccine is approved in India?
Ans: In India currently, only two vaccines are approved- Covishield and Covaxin are the two vaccines approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for emergency use. Covishield is developed in Pune whereas Bharat Biotech s Covaxin is homegrown in Hyderabad.
Q: Can I choose which Covid vaccine I get?
Ans: The vaccination drive will be in a phased manner- In the first phase all the covid warriors which include doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, ambulance drivers, cleaning staff which were on the field physically dealing with the Covid patients which will be around 1.9 lakhs, health workers. (private and government)