Assam announces new Covid rules for unvaccinated. Details here

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (HT_PRINT) — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma **(HT_PRINT)**

1 min read . Updated: 24 Jan 2022, 09:14 PM IST Livemint

Govt employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against Covid to attend office, said the govt

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In view of the gradual rise in Covid-19 cases, the Assam government on Monday announced a fresh set of restrictions for the unvaccinated citizens.

As per the new order, all government employees will be required to be fully vaccinated and attend office. “Employees who are not fully vaccinated will not be allowed to attend office and they will have to avail leave, if available or extra ordinary leave for which they will not be paid salary," said the order.

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