Jharkhand will not implement the Central guidelines of opening shops, says CM
New Delhi: Jharkhand will not implement the Center’s order of Opening Shops in the state. Chief Minister Hemant Soren said, ‘ We’ve decided not to implement the Central guidelines on the opening of shops, due to the rise in #COVID19 cases in Jharkhand. No shops will open in any areas of the State until May 3. However, shops that were earlier allowed to open will remain functional.’
He said, ‘A link is seen between new COVID19 cases with Ranchi’s Hindpiri (which has been declared containment zone). People of Hindpiri are going to other places. This has to stop. Now, CRPF will be deployed in Hindpiri. All borders with Ranchi will be sealed.’
Today,a patient who had been admitted in medicine dept for past 3 weeks was found COVID19 positive. He was under the unit of Dr Umesh Prasad.Significantly,Lalu Prasad Yadav (RJD leader) is also being treated by same unit.
According to ANI, RIMS Administration said,’ Dr Umesh Prasad is his treating physician.Though,Lalu is admitted in paying ward. Since, the patient was in medicine dept for 3 weeks, all doctors&other staff are giving their samples. Dr Umesh Prasad & his unit will be sent to quarantine.’
