Assam To Halt COVID-19 Testing at Railway Stations, Airports

The Assam Government on February 10 announced the halt of COVID-19 testings at railway stations and airports from March 1. Taking to Twitter,  Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the decision had been taken as the cases have shown a steep decline and the "vaccination being in full swing." However, he has requested people to follow  "COVID appropriate behaviour." Notably, the mortality rate in Assam is at 0.50%.