Image copyright Getty Images A director of the government’s test and trace programme in England has issued a “heartfelt” apology for problems with the coronavirus testing system. In a tweet, Sarah-Jane Marsh explained it was the laboratories, not the testing sites themselves, that were the “critical pinch-point”. This comes as scientists have sounded the alarm … Read more
The COVID Care Centre at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, that was touted to be the biggest such facility for the treatment of asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic patients in the country, will be shut from September 15, as it is not getting patients. In an order dated September 4, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), … Read more
NEW DELHI: The government has banned creation of any new posts under all ministries and departments while restricting hiring of consultants on higher wages as part of its fresh expenditure rationalisation measures. “In the context of the present fiscal situation and the consequent pressure on government resources there is a need for further rationalisation of … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Wednesday evening that its Twitter account has been “compromised” and it was taking necessary steps to rectify the issue. According to sources, it was observed that certain tweets criticising the government were “liked” from the ICMR’s official Twitter handle. The matter was brought to … Read more
NEW DELHI: You may soon be able to consult some of the top medical specialists from some of the biggest Delhi government-run hospitals. According to a source, the government is planning to start telemedicine services for non-Covid patients who usually visit hospitals that are now dedicated Covid facilities. “It has been five months now that … Read more
Image copyright Getty Images The government has defended its test and trace programme in England amid plans to cut 6,000 contact tracers. Health minister Edward Argar insisted it was a “successful system” and would be strengthened by giving more powers to local public health teams. The plans mean people who have been in contact with … Read more
NEW DELHI: MyGov platform, aimed at empowering people to connect with the government, marked six years on Sunday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that it has emerged as a noteworthy forum that “celebrates participative governance”. MyGov platform is a unique, path-breaking initiative in participatory governance involving the common citizen at large. The first-of-its-kind platform … Read more