Rapid Antigen testing teams to be deployed by dist administration to visit shops

July 19: In pursuance to clause XXVI of Assam Disaster Management Authority Order No. ASDMA.24/ 2020/ Pt.-1/92 dated 18 July, 2020, it was notified that the availability of the COVID-19 result report is not mandatory for shopkeepers, employees, delivery persons etc., to open shops and other permitted establishments.

However, since the Health & Family Welfare Department has been taking steps for extensive COVID-19 testing in order to safeguard public health, COVID-19 testing teams may be deployed by the District Administration to visit the shops etc. and carry out Rapid Antigen tests of the management and staff. In such a case, the owner/  management will extend full cooperation to the testing team, in larger public interest.

This was stated in an order issued by Samir K. Sinha, Principal Secretary to the Government of Assam, Health & Family Welfare Department on 19 July, 2020.