COVID-19

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Physical Distancing Ineffective To Intercept COVID-19 Infection: Study

The recommended physical distancing norm seems to be ineffective for protecting and intercepting the transmission of Covid-19, but carrying airborne aerosols does as per a research published in the journal Sustainable Cities and Society. Rooms without sufficient ventilation, predominantly in the residential building are prone to the indoor spread of the Coronavirus. Researchers advised other methods like masking around people, and… read-more

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 - 10:59 AM / by Shiksha Dev

Tags: Gen Pai, us study, Covid-19, Physical distancing, Indoor ventilation

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Kolkata: Confusion Surrounding E-Passes Sours Resumption of Metro Services

Kolkata Metro on September 14 resumed its services, which were shelved since March. However, the travel was not smooth for all as many were not aware of the mandatory requirement of 'e-pass' to travel in the metro. As per the metro officials, only those can travel who have an e-pass, which could be generated from the Kolkata metro application- 'Pathadisha'. People without e-pass were barred to enter the stations. A middle aged man revealed he… read-more

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 - 04:15 PM / by Bhavyata Kagrana

Tags: Kolkata, metro station, Covid-19, Physical distancing

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