Seeking to consolidate the gains achieved against the spread of Covid-19 and tackle the recent spike in cases in a few states and UTs, the home ministry on Wednesday updated guidelines that called for staggered timings in offices in cities clocking a positivity rate of more than 10%.
The classification of districts as Red Zones will take into account the total number of active cases, doubling rate of confirmed cases, extent of testing and surveillance feedback from the districts. The Green Zones will be districts with either zero confirmed cases till date; or, no confirmed case in the last 21 days.
Relaxation in visa procedures for travellers requiring treatment to reduce inconvenience, likely to give boost to medical tourism.
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