Corona Pandemic – Facts & True News Info 012

Restrictions to ease from today in non-containment areas

Wearing of face cover is mandatory in all public and workplaces

SOPs issued for movement of stranded migrant labourers within state

17 Groups working on vaccine development; 5 groups pass animal study phase

Minimal or no disruption to harvesting & sowing of crops during lockdown

Govt launches data pool of critical human resource to combat & contain COVID-19 https://covidwarriors.gov.in

Fact: E-Commerce companies to continue to operate for essential goods

Lockdown measures to continue in Hotspot districts

Selective relaxation will be given in non-containment zones from 20th April

CBDT revising return forms to enable taxpayers to avail benefits amid Lockdown 2.0

GoI transfers Rs 36,659+ crore to 16.01 crore beneficiaries of various schemes

Supply of non-essential items by e-commerce companies to remain prohibited

Govt says no proposal for reduction in salaries & pension being disbursed

No decision by GoI on resumption of domestic passenger flights

Fact: Disinfectants can be used only for cleaning of frequently touched surfaces & should not be sprayed on humans

India’s COVID-19 doubling rate improved from 3.4 to 7.5 days

Under PMGKY pulses to be distributed to 19.50 crores households

Under PM-KISAN Rs. 17,793 crores released for 8.89 crore farmers amid Lockdown

Rapid Antibody Test used for surveillance, not used for individual diagnosis

ICMR: RT-PCR testing kits should be kept below 20°C for proper results

Indian Railways provides 20+ lakh free meals to persons in need

Indian Air Force transports 450 tonnes of medical equipment & support materials

25,000+ COVID-19 related portal grievances redressed in last 20 days. Visit https://darpg.gov.in

Road Ministry launches dashboard with list of Dhabas and Truck Repair Shops amid Lockdown
Source: MyGov Corona Newsdesk