Coronavirus: Tiger Reserves, Sanctuaries and National Parks to remain closed in Assam till March 29

The Assam Government on Monday decided to shut down all tiger reserves, sanctuaries and national parks in the state from March 17 to March 29, as a precautionary measure to halt the spread of COVID-19. 

The Assam Government on Monday decided to shut down all tiger reserves, sanctuaries and national parks in the state from March 17 to March 29, as a precautionary measure to halt the spread of COVID-19.

Kaziranga National Park which is a major tourist attraction in the state will also remain closed till March 29, 2020

NEW DELHI: There are 72 functional IndianCouncil of Medical Research laboratories conducting tests for coronavirus and private NABL-accredited labs will soon be operationalised across the country, ICMRDirector General Balram Bhargava on Tuesday said.

He also appealed to all private laboratories to offer COVID-19 diagnosis free of cost.