UGC directs HEIs to take appropriate decision with regard to opening of campuses and conducting classes in view of covid-19 pandemic.
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic in the country, the University Grants Commission has been constantly monitoring the academic activities in Higher Education Institutions affected by pandemic and has issued appropriate guidelines from time to time in respect of Academic Calendar, Examinations, Re-opening of institutions, Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) for conduct of examinations in view of Covid-19 Pandemic and subsequent lockdowns.
Government of Karnataka issues discharge policy for Omicron recovered persons from hospitals.
In mild, moderate and severe cases (including immunocompromised HIV patients, transplant recipients, malignancy), the patient can be discharged after 10 days of symptom onset if there is no fever, breathlessness or any other symptom for the last three consecutive days before discharge without antipyretics (drug used to prevent or reduce fever).
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Disaster Management Authority notifies COVID-19 Ex-gratia assistance scheme.
The objective of the scheme is to reduce the misery of the family who has lost their member due to the pandemic COVID-19 by providing financial assistance to reduce the suffering and mitigate the shock/trauma of affected family due to the sudden loss of family member.
FAQs on SARS-CoV-2 Variant-Omicron
The precautions and steps to be taken remain same as before. It is essential to mask yourself properly, take both doses of vaccines (if not yet vaccinated), maintain social distancing and maintain good ventilation to the maximum possible.
List of livestock products for which NOC of concerned Quarantine Officer shall not be required
NOC is not required subject to authorized officer of manufacturer in exporting country giving a declaration on invoice along with each consignment stating that ‘the product has undergone the irreversible process of tanning’.
MoHFW notifies the protocols for international traveller’s w.e.f 1st December 2021.
As per the guidelines, all travellers should Submit self-declaration form on the online Air Suvidha portal (https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration) before the scheduled travel, including last 14 days travel details and Upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report. This test should have been conducted within 72 hrs prior to undertaking the journey.
MoHFW issues revised guidelines for international arrivals.
As per the guidelines, all travellers should Submit a self-declaration form on the online Air Suvidha portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) before the scheduled travel and upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report. This test should have been conducted within 72 hrs prior to undertaking the journey.
DGFT notifies the procedure and Criteria for submission and approval of applications for export of syringes.
The exporters shall apply for export license by filing applications online through DGFT’s ECOM system for export authorizations.
National Guidelines for Safe Dental Practice During Covid-19 pandemic
The dental clinics/ hospitals located in the CONTAINMENT ZONE will remain closed; however, they can continue to provide tele triage. Patients in this zone can seek ambulance services to travel to the nearby Dental Facility in non-containment zones.
New phase of the universalisation of the COVID19 vaccination drive
In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply (free of cost) 75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
