Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb orders COVID-19 tests for all media persons today.
CM Biplab Deb said in his statement said “Along with other frontline warriors, Media personnel are also moving from one place to another for news coverage. In view of their safety, we have decided to test the samples of all media personnel who are working on the ground”.
He also added “The media personnel are playing pivotal role in the fight against COVID19.In view of the the safety of media personnel and their families, we have decided to introduce a scheme soon”.