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40 patients on Oxygen support and one on Ventilator: Secretary IP&T

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John Wilbert & Savita Kumar
Port Blair, Jun 03: The secretary IP&T Mr. SK Singh informed today that two flights with 289 passengers arrived at Port Blair Airport and all passengers have undergone RT-PCR test. He further informed that 100 persons (travelers) bound for N&M Andaman were tested at Ferrargunj out of which none of them was tested COVID-19 positive.
While addressing a COVID-19 media briefing in the conference hall of IP&T, the Secretary of IP&T further pointed out that yesterday (Wednesday) among 330 passengers, five were found COVID-19 positive and results for today’s RT-PCR is awaited.
About vaccination drive, the Secretary informed that today altogether 379 eligible beneficiaries got vaccinated, which consisted of 31 beneficiaries of age group above 45 year old, who got their first dose of vaccine and 348 were beneficiaries of age group above 18-44 year old.
Later the Deputy Director of Health, Dr. Amitabh De, informed media persons that 05 new COVID patients were admitted today in G.B. Pant Hospital and 06 patients got discharged. With this, the number of corona positive patients in Hospital is 53. Out of the 53 patients, 40 are on Oxygen support and one patient is on ventilator.
The Dr. De further said that today 06 new patients are admitted at COVID Care Center whereas 04 of patients got discharged and the number of patients in the COVID Care Center is 15 and at Wimberlygunj COVID Care Center 01 patient was transferred to GB Pant Hospital, at present 04 patients are admitted till date.

 

2150 beneficiaries of 18-44 age group vaccinated till date: DC, NMA

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Trinath & Savita Kumari

Port Blair, Jun 03: Dr. Angel Bhati Chauhan, the Deputy Commissioner of North and Middle Andaman District said that vaccination drive at North and Middle Andaman for age group between 18-44 year old people is going on smoothly.

While talking to Andaman Sheekha Daily in a telephonic conversation the DC of N&M Andaman District informed that altogether 2150 eligible beneficiaries of 18-44 age group has been vaccinated with their first dose till today.

She further pointed out that opening up of more vaccination centers in various primary health center of the District apart from Rangat, Mayabunder and Diglipur depends upon the stock of vaccines received, and the Administration itself is looking to scale-up. Further decision would be taken once next batch of vaccine is received,” she added.

Regarding ATR up-gradation works she said that National Highway work is also in progress. “We hope problems occurred earlier would not be repeated this time, administration will ensure that there should be no road blockage and simultaneously work will be in progress”, the DC added.

Five passengers who reached Port Blair yesterday, tested COVID-19 positive in RTPCR Test

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John Wilbert & Vikramaditya
Port Blair, June 02: The Secretary of IP&T, Mr. S K Singh informed that today two flights with 330 passengers landed at Port Blair Airport and all passengers have undergone RT-PCR test. RT-PCR results of today’s flight passengers are awaited.

He further informed that 68 persons (travelers) bound for N&M Andaman were tested at Ferrargunj out of which one of person was tested COVID-19 positive.
The secretary further pointed out that yesterday (Tuesday) among 175 passengers, five were found COVID-19 positive.
About vaccination drive, the Secretary informed that today altogether 375 eligible beneficiaries got vaccinated, which consisted of 40 beneficiaries of age group above 45 year old ,who got their first dose of vaccine and 335 beneficiaries of age group above 18-44 year old.
Later the Director ANIIMS, Dr. AK Mandal, informed media persons that 04 new COVID patients were admitted today in G.B. Pant Hospital and 04 patients got discharged. With this, the number of corona positive patients in Hospital is 55. Out of the 55 patients, 43 are on Oxygen support and one is on ventilator.
The Deputy Director of Health, Dr. Amitabh De further said that today one new patient is admitted at COVID Care Center whereas two of patients got discharged and the number of patients in the COVID Care Center is 13 and at Wimberlygunj COVID Care Center none of new admission is reported and two of patient discharged, at present Six patients are admitted till date.

South Andaman prohibits manufacture, storage, distribution and sale on all forms of tobacco for a month

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Port Blair, June 02: The District Magistrate, South Andaman has prohibited the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale on all forms of processed/flavoured/scented chewing tobacco, whether going by the name of Gukta, Pan Masala, Zarda packed and unpacked/loose etc., which contain tobacco and or nicotine as ingredient in the entire District of South Andaman for a period of one month with immediate effect in the interest of public health.
In an official order the DM mentioned that the District Administration is closely monitoring the situation and noticed that there is a steep increase in positive cases in the past few days in some areas and one of the major cause of the spread of virus is caused due to spitting in public places.
“It has been noticed at large that the people living in the islands are in the habit of chewing tobacco and spitting at public places which thereby cause the spread of the virus,” the order said adding “the Superintendent of Police/Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Executive Magistrates and all authorities concerned shall ensure strict compliance of this order and shall adequately inform and sensitize the field functionaries to note that these restrictions fundamentally relate to movement of people, but not to that of essential services.”
Any disobedience of the above orders shall invite penal action u/s 188 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 and the relevant provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 against the violator(s) and also fines shall also be imposed as per Order issued by this office from time to time.
“This order shall come into with effect from 02nd June 2021 to 02nd July 2021 for a period of one month,” the order further added.

 

Two incoming passengers who reached Port Blair on Monday tested positive in RTPCR Test

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John Wilbert & Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Six 01: The Secretary of IP&T, Mr. S K Singh today informed that two flights with 175 passengers landed at Port Blair Airport and all passengers have undergone RT-PCR test.
He further informed that 75 persons (travelers) bound for N&M Andaman were tested at Ferrargunj out of which none of them were tested COVID-19 positive. RT-PCR results of today’s flight passengers are awaited.
The Secretary further informed that among 412 passengers of Monday, two were found COVID-19 positive.
About vaccination drive, the Secretary informed that today altogether 380 eligible beneficiaries got vaccinated, which consisted of 57 beneficiaries of age group above 45 year old, who got their first dose of vaccine and 323 beneficiaries of age group above 18-44 year old.
Later the Director ANIIMS, Dr. AK Mandal, informed media persons that six new COVID patients were admitted today in G.B. Pant Hospital and seven patients got discharged. With this, the number of corona positive patients in Hospital is 56. Out of the 56 patients, 45 are on Oxygen support and two are on ventilator.
The Deputy Director of Health, Dr. Amitabh De further said that today two new patient is admitted at COVID Care Center whereas none of patients got discharged and the number of patients in the COVID Care Center is 15 and at Wimberlygunj COVID Care Center two new admission is reported and none of patient discharged, at present Eight patients are admitted till date.

Revalidation of e-Passes

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Port Blair, June 01: The District Administration, South Andaman has been continuing with its preparedness for fighting COVID-19 and has initiated various measures to curb the spread and enforced restrictions at all places and it was notified that valid e-passes shall be issued by the office of the District Magistrate based on the certification from the concerned organization while imposing lockdown in South Andaman District w.e.f. 24.05.2021.
Based on the requests from essential service providers, wholesalers, retailers etc. e-passes were issued by the District Administration, South Andaman and it was found that many persons started misusing the e-pass and were found roaming unnecessarily on roads. In view of above facts and in order to enforce strict enforcement measures all e-passes issued w.e.f. 25.05.2021 stands withdrawn with immediate effect.
e-Pass has been modified and launched once again w.e.f. 01.06.2021 in order to ensure bare minimum movement of public, to prevent the misuse of already issued passes and counter fake passes.
Procedure for new e-Pass is as follows: –
1. Those who were issued e-passes do not have to re-apply. Based on their current necessity and requirement, new e-pass will be issued with the same application ID or will be rejected.

2. Those who do not have e-pass need to apply afresh.
The District Administration has also formed various teams for strict checking of e-passes and vehicles allowed in the permit as well as the purpose for which the e-pass has been granted.
The general public is hereby cautioned not to indulge in misuse of the e-pass, else strict action as deemed fit under relevant sections of Disaster Management Act, 2005 will be taken against the defaulter, which will further result in seizure of the vehicle and also the premises for which e-pass has been generated. Violation, if any, can also be reported in District Control Room numbers 03192-238881/240127, 1077 and watsapp no. 9531888844.

 

Islanders must understand that this is pandemic time and minimize movement: Secretary IP&T

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John Wilbert & Savita Kumari
Port Blair, May 31: The lockdown in South Andaman District has been extended for next seven days from 1st of June to 7th of June 2021, the Secretary IP&T Mr. SK Singh today informed.
Addressing a COVID-19 media briefing in the conference hall of IP&T, the Secretary of IP&T Mr. S K Singh said that today altogether three flights with 412 passengers arrived at Port Blair Airport and all of them undergone RTPCR test, for which results are awaited. He said that at Ferrargunj 43 persons (travelers) bound for N&M Andaman were tested and none of them were found COVID-19 positive. The secretary further pointed out that yesterday (Sunday) among 501 passengers 6 of them were found COVID-19 positive.
About vaccination drive the Secretary informed that today 435 eligible beneficiaries got vaccinated out of which 355 were of 18-44 age group and 80 were of 45 and above age group.
“Administration is closely monitoring the situation, particularly on Sunday large number of people were out for shopping and the way people violated the norms and CAB, they must understand that we are facing a pandemic it is not a time to enjoy, the battle is still going on against Corona Virus”, the Secretary pointed out. He also urged the public to follow Covid Appropriate Behavior and minimize their movement during this pandemic. “If the behavior of people is not changed then administration might go for a complete lockdown”, he added.
The Deputy Director GB Pant Hospital, Dr. Amitabha De said that today 05 person got admitted at GB Pant Hospital and 02 got discharged, altogether 69 patients are admitted in GB Pant Hospital in which 55 patients are on oxygen support and 04 are on ventilator.
Dr. De further informed that today 02 patients got discharged from COVID Care Centers and total 13 patients are still admitted. About Wimberlygunj COVID Care Center he said that total 06 patients are admitted there as of now.

South Andaman extends complete lockdown for seven more days

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Vikramaditya
Port Blair, May 31: The South Andaman District Administration today extended complete lockdown in the District for seven more days till 7 June 2021, as only a marginal dip in COVID-19 positive cases has been observed till now in the second wave.
“The District Administration has been closely monitoring the situation, though there is a marginal dip in the positive cases, it is felt that the Administration cannot be complacent until there is drastic reduction in the number of positive cases,” said Mr. Suneel Anchipaka, District Commissioner of South Andaman District in an official order issued today.
The DM added that the Lockdown has been extended in order to place stricter measures of isolation and social distancing in the South Andaman District to control the surge in the cases of COVID19.
“This order shall come into effect from 01stJune 2021and shall remain in force till 07th June 2021,” the order further said.
As per the lockdown order, shops selling essential items such as Provision Stores, Vegetable shops, shops dealing with food, groceries, fruits, dairy and milk booth/shop, meat, animal feed/fodder, bakeries shall be allowed to open between 6:00 am to 8:00 am by observing COVID appropriate behaviors. It shall be the sole responsibility of the owner/In-Charge of the shop/business establishment to ensure its compliance, failing which he shall be liable to be fined to the tune of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand Only) in addition to sealing of the shop/establishment for a period of 14 days by the Executive Magistrate. Home delivery of items should be encouraged and promoted. Movement of bare minimum personnel attached with such organisations shall be allowed for which valid e-passes shall be issued by the Office of District Magistrate based on the certification from the concerned organisation.
Home Delivery and Movement of persons of all above mentioned services shall also be allowed between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
No movement of men and material other than the time fixed for opening of shops between 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM shall be allowed except for persons having valid movement/e-passes issued by the Office of the District Magistrate.
Movement shall be allowed for emergency cases, medical emergencies, pregnant women and patients availing medical services.
Clinical establishments, Chemists and Pharmacy shops shall be allowed to open with movement of bare minimum personnel attached with such organisations for which valid e-passes shall be issued by the Office of District Magistrate based on the certification from the concerned organisation.Home delivery of medicines should be encouraged and promoted.
Persons engaged for essential activities for movement of goods on Andaman Trunk road, loading and unloading of essential cargo shall be allowed on production of valid movement passes issued by the Office of District Magistrate.
Travel of persons shall be allowed to proceed to their destinations at mainland on production of valid travel documents.However, the person (one person) who intend to pick/drop the traveler should apply for e-pass well in advance with supporting documents and the same shall be issued by the Office of District Magistrate on case to case basis.
Movement of officers/officials involved in providing essential services such as District Administration, Police, CISF, Health Services, ICMR, PBMC, Home Guards, Civil Defence, Fire and emergency services, Defence personnel on duty shall be permitted on production of valid Identity Cards issued by their concerned departments.
Movement of bare minimum number of Officers/Officials, for whom movement passes have already been issued by the Office of District Magistrate,involved in providing services such as Pay & Accounts, Shipping Services, Forest, Banking, Electricity, Water Supply & Sanitation in Rural Areas, Disaster Management, Port services and related services, Telecommunication shall be allowed.The concerned department should also ensure that such officials are called on for duties on alternate days to maintain COVID appropriate behavior at workplaces.
Persons going for COVID vaccination shall be permitted subject to production of acknowledgment slip/SMS.
Movement of bare minimum personnel for whom movement passes have already been issued by the Office of District Magistrate involved in providing Broadcasting and Cable services, Internet service providers, all print and electronic media persons, private security services, POL Outlets, LPG Stores/Godown, ATMs, Cold Storages and warehouses shall be allowed.The concerned organization should also ensure that such officials are called on for duties on alternate days to maintain COVID appropriate behavior at workplaces.
All POL outlets shall be opened from 06.00 AM to 01.00 PM.
Movement of bare minimum private medical personnel such as Doctors, nursing staff, paramedics etc. attached with diagnostic centres and clinics, veterinary clinics shall be allowed for which valid e-passes shall be issued by the Office of District Magistrate based on the certification from the concerned organisation.
Movement of persons from containment zones shall be strictly restricted and shall only be permitted on case to case basis upon approval from the Office of District Magistrate.
Movement of persons involved with Hotels/Restaurants and Mess to be certified by the firm/organisation for home delivery of food shall be allowed between 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM for which valid e-passes shall be issued by the Office of District Magistrate based on the certification from the concerned organisation.
e-pass for movement during lockdown may be submitted online on https://epass.andaman.gov.in.The applicants/organizations submitting applications for e-pass should invariably submit valid and clear supporting documents, failing which the application will be summarily rejected.

Decision regarding Extension of Lockdown in South Andaman District to be taken Today

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John Wilbert & Savita Kumari
Port Blair, May 30: The Secretary of IP&T, Mr. S K Singh today informed that the decision regarding extension of lockdown in South Andaman after 31st May 2021 night will be taken tomorrow (31, May 2021).
While addressing a COVID-19 media briefing in the conference hall of IP&T, the Secretary of IP&T said that today four flights with 501 passengers landed at Port Blair Airport and all passengers undergone RT-PCR test.
He further informed that 61 persons (travelers) bound for N&M Andaman were tested at Ferrargunj out of which three people were tested COVID-19 positive. RT-PCR results of today’s flight passengers are awaited.
The secretary further pointed out that yesterday (Saturday) among 138 passengers, two were found COVID-19 positive.
About vaccination drive the secretary informed that today there was no vaccination drive in South Andaman District but North and Middle Andaman conducted vaccination drive today.
The Director, ANIIMS, Dr. AK Mandal, informed that 7 new COVID patients were admitted today in G.B. Pant Hospital and 02 patients were discharged. With this, the number of corona positive patients in Hospital is 68. Out of the 68 patients, 56 are on Oxygen support and 04 are on ventilator.
Later the Deputy Director GB Pant Hospital, Shri Amitabha De said that today two new patients were admitted at COVID Care Centers, South Andaman whereas five patients got discharged and the number of patients in the COVID Care Centers is 15 and at Wimberlygunj COVID Care Center one new admission is reported, at present 05 patients are admitted in the COVID care center Wimberlygunj.

 

Total 605 Islanders vaccinated today in three districts of A & N Islands: Secretary IP&T

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John Wilbert & Savita Kumari
Port Blair, May 28: The Secretary of Information Publicity and Tourism, Mr. S K Singh today said that three flights with 338 passengers landed at Port Blair Airport today and all passengers have undergone RT-PCR test.
He further informed that 25 people (travelers) bound for N&M Andaman were tested at Ferrargunj and two of them were found COVID-19 positive. Results of today’s flight passengers are awaited. Today at Phoenix Bay port also RAT tests were conducted on six passengers among whom none of them found were COVID-19 positive.
The secretary further pointed out that yesterday (Thursday) among 236 flight passengers none of them were found COVID-19 positive.
About vaccination drive, the Secretary informed that today altogether 605 eligible beneficiaries (three District) got vaccinated, which consisted of 595 beneficiaries of age group above 18-44 years, who got their first dose of vaccine.
The Director, ANIIMS, Dr. AK Mandal, informed media persons that nine new COVID patients were admitted today in G.B. Pant Hospital and five patients got discharged. With this, the number of corona positive patients in Hospital is 66. Out of the 66 patients, 55 are on Oxygen support and three are on ventilator.
The Deputy Director of Health, Dr. Amitabh De further said that today one new patient is admitted at COVID Care Center whereas two patients got discharged and the number of patients in the COVID Care Center is 20 and at Wimberlygunj COVID Care Center one new admission is reported and two got discharged, at present 04 patients are admitted till date.