Contrary to earlier researchers that claimed that the SARS-CoV-2 can survive around three to seven days on smooth surfaces, the startling study has found that the novel contagion is powerfully built and can remain infectious for up to 28 days.

We must also understand that framing a Covid 19 policy now is not an easy task as it is everywhere. Not to talk of the state and the country at large, even the rest of the world is yet to develop an effective policy to combat the pandemic.

Highway departments need to collaborate with the related departments of universities and other experts in the field. Latest technologies used in road construction should be studied to find suitability in Manipur’s context.

CM Biren must understand that harping on the same strategy of criticising the past government is not going to work this by-election and focus on viable projects his government proposes to launch.

Considering the number of tests done daily, the positivity rate is quite high. That is exactly why, the Imphal Free Press had earlier talked about starting sero-surveillance in the state. But, the more important question now is how many families have the facilities as laid down in the guidelines for home isolation in the state.