COVID 19 scare: Maharashtra govt to stamp those under home quarantine
Mumbai/IBNS: In a step taken to fight the COVID19 outbreak in the state, Maharashtra government on Monday said those people who are undergoing home quarantine for suspected exposure to the novel Coronavirus will be stamped on the left hand, media reports said.
The decision was reportedly taken during a meeting attended by Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray.
Maharashtra witnessed a major jump in the number of people being infected by the virus.
The tally stood at 37 on Monday.
India has recorded two Coronavirus related deaths so far.
Maharashtra Tourism Minister Aaditya Thackeray said universities in the Indian state have decided to postpone exams till Mar 31.
After risk assessments, the Higher & Technical Ministry has decided to postpone all university exams, in its jurisdiction, to a date later than 31st March, 2020
— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) March 16, 2020
All educational institutes must therefore observe a complete temporary closure till further notice. #Corona
"After risk assessments, the Higher & Technical Ministry has decided to postpone all university exams, in its jurisdiction, to a date later than 31st March, 2020 All educational institutes must therefore observe a complete temporary closure till further notice," he tweeted.
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