COVID-19: Central teams inspect hospitals & quarantine centres in Kolkata and north Bengal
The teams investigated whether ICMR guidelines are being followed.
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COVID-19 in India: 21,393 affected, 4,258 cured, 681 deaths
Till Thursday morning, 5,00,542 samples were tested across the country, the ICMR reported.
Centre is not providing necessary equipment for COVID-19 tests: West Bengal chief secretary
45,000 viral transmission media (VTM) which are needed for the tests had been procured by the Bengal government.
Centre is trying to “malign” West Bengal, hasn’t sent enough kits for COVID-19 tests: Mamata Banerjee
The Centre has sent only 2,500 VTMs, Banerjee said.
COVID-19 in Bengal: Number of tests is increasing, but are there other areas of concern?
713 were done in the last 24 hours and will be increased further, an official said.
Central teams don’t need to teach state how to implement lockdown, says Bengal chief secretary; Centre sternly asks govt to cooperate
Only West Bengal is not cooperating, says Central government spokesperson.
COVID-19 in Bengal: 3 doctors from Calcutta Medical College test positive, interns allege mismanagement, demand mass testing for all health workers
Interns have demanded immediate closing of the Eden Hospital and its proper fumigation.
COVID-19 in Bengal: sweets & flower shops will now close at 12 noon
The shops were allowed to remain open till 4pm earlier.
Won’t allow Central teams to visit districts without briefing us: Bengal chief secretary
The teams were taking the help of Central forces, he said.