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*Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani has asked state officials to form an expert advisory group (EAG) to work out a comprehensive plan to jump-start the state’s economy after the lockdown ends. The EAG will consist of industrialists, traders, economists, farmer leaders, eminent citizens and others. They will advise the government and recommend steps to revive the state’s economy.
*Updtae at 10.42am: Four more test positive for Covid-19 in Bhavnagar, taking the total number of cases to 46 in the district; 21 discharged
*Update at 10.6am: Death toll due to Covid-19 rises to 1,007 in country; cases climb to 31,332: Union health ministry
*Gujarat government plans to give financial incentives to boost the morale of frontline workers posted at government hospitals designated as Covid-19 hospitals. The beneficiaries will include doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, and sanitation workers posted at government-run facilities.
*More than a month into the lockdown, Gujarat government, on April 26, granted permission to shops and establishments to function albeit under stringent precautions.
*ANI update at 8.35am: Ahmedabad police has set up 'model vegetable markets' at 6 locations under Ramol police station limits as per social distancing norms. KS Dave, Inspector Ramol PS says,"We've provided masks, sanitisers & gloves to vendors. We also check temperatures using thermometer gun"
*Based on guidelines for home isolation of Covid-19 patients issued by the central government, Gujarat on Tuesday announced that the patients will be allowed to self-isolation but will have to follow strict conditions.
*Ahmedabad recorded the highest mortality of 19 Covid-19 patients succumbing in 24 hours. This surpassed the 18 deaths recorded in city on April 26.
*Analysis of figures reveal that in five days from April 24 to 28, Gujarat has recorded 69 deaths of which 59 were from Ahmedabad.
*As the number of cases increased, Gujarat government had started shifting asymptomatic patients, mainly those between 15 and 55 years, to various Covid care centres such as Samras Hostel in Ahmedabad, to reduce the burden on the hospitals.
*Ahmedabad has seen a decline in the growth rate of active cases. After reporting 20% growth every day in terms of active cases, the city is now witnessing a growth rate of 9%.
*Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani has asked state officials to form an expert advisory group (EAG) to work out a comprehensive plan to jump-start the state’s economy after the lockdown ends. The EAG will consist of industrialists, traders, economists, farmer leaders, eminent citizens and others. They will advise the government and recommend steps to revive the state’s economy.
*Updtae at 10.42am: Four more test positive for Covid-19 in Bhavnagar, taking the total number of cases to 46 in the district; 21 discharged
*Update at 10.6am: Death toll due to Covid-19 rises to 1,007 in country; cases climb to 31,332: Union health ministry
*Gujarat government plans to give financial incentives to boost the morale of frontline workers posted at government hospitals designated as Covid-19 hospitals. The beneficiaries will include doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, and sanitation workers posted at government-run facilities.
*More than a month into the lockdown, Gujarat government, on April 26, granted permission to shops and establishments to function albeit under stringent precautions.
*ANI update at 8.35am: Ahmedabad police has set up 'model vegetable markets' at 6 locations under Ramol police station limits as per social distancing norms. KS Dave, Inspector Ramol PS says,"We've provided masks, sanitisers & gloves to vendors. We also check temperatures using thermometer gun"
*Based on guidelines for home isolation of Covid-19 patients issued by the central government, Gujarat on Tuesday announced that the patients will be allowed to self-isolation but will have to follow strict conditions.
*Ahmedabad recorded the highest mortality of 19 Covid-19 patients succumbing in 24 hours. This surpassed the 18 deaths recorded in city on April 26.
*Analysis of figures reveal that in five days from April 24 to 28, Gujarat has recorded 69 deaths of which 59 were from Ahmedabad.
*As the number of cases increased, Gujarat government had started shifting asymptomatic patients, mainly those between 15 and 55 years, to various Covid care centres such as Samras Hostel in Ahmedabad, to reduce the burden on the hospitals.
*Ahmedabad has seen a decline in the growth rate of active cases. After reporting 20% growth every day in terms of active cases, the city is now witnessing a growth rate of 9%.
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