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3.9 pc of 4000 children dropped out of school due to pandemic

IFP Bureau30 Apr 2023

In Manipur, 3.6 per cent of 1000 students assessed dropped out of school due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study by CRY-RILM..

COVID Strikes Back: Will there be 4th Wave in India?

Debananda S Ningthoujam24 Dec 2022

The recent Covid surge has been attributed to an omicron sub-variant called BF.7. But what exactly is BF.7? How immune evasive is BF.7? What is world’s first Intra-Nasal Vaccine? Know all about it.

Plastic-eating bacteria and lumpy skin disease - how fatal are new SARS-CoV-2 variants?

Debananda S Ningthoujam24 Sept 2022

There is the looming threat of new variants emerging and some areas may witness a fresh spike of infections.

Mass prayers held as Covid-19 surges in Churachandpur

Churachandpur Correspondent29 Jul 2022

The mass prayer was divided into seven sessions led by different Evangelists and Reverends from different denominational churches.

Call for SOP in Chrachandpur

IFP Bureau19 Jul 2022

Churachandpur district reported 15 COVID-19 positive cases in a single day.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi tests positive for COVID-19

IFP Bureau2 Jun 2022

The Congress party informed in a tweet on Thursday that party president Sonia Gandhi was detected with Covid-19 and suffering from mild fever.

Covid-19 vaccination champions honoured on IWD 2022 celebration

Healthcare workers were felicitated by the staff of the directorate of Family Welfare Services and State Health Society, National Health Mission (NHM), Manipur with the title 'Women COVID-19 Vaccination Champions of Manipur'.

Ramping Up Covid Vaccination in Hills Ahead of Polls

IFP Bureau7 Feb 2022

IFP Editorial: Elections cannot be postponed at any cost except in times of war or emergency. So, the state health machinery needs to speed up the vaccination process in a war footing, so as to ensure public safety while also fulfilling constitutional obligations.

Bishnupur district magistrate issues COVID-19 SOPs

IFP Bureau28 Dec 2021

The order issued by district magistrate of Bishnupur Ranjan Yumnam stated that the Omicron variant has infected people in the country and may spread quickly. Stressing on the gravity of the situation, it ordered strict compliance of the regulatory measures issued by the Home department.

Wear mask, we are entering 'danger zone' yet again: Government

IFP Bureau11 Dec 2021

Cautioning against the declining trend in wearing of face mask and the rise of Omicron, Dr VK Paul urged all to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and emphasised the importance of both vaccines and masks to prevent surge in cases.

Manipur: Thoubal's COVID-19 active tally falls to four

Thoubal Correspondent10 Dec 2021

A total of 9,180 of 9,407 patients have recovered so far while the cumulative number of deaths stood at 223 in Thoubal.

Consultative meet on Covid-related arrangements, cashless treatment held

IFP Bureau5 Dec 2021

State nodal officer (Health) Dr L Tomcha Khuman informed that the dedicated 24x7 State Command Centre will be functional at CEO, Manipur Office premise under his supervision to promptly respond to the casualty/incident.

People in Manipur may face consequences if SOP not maintained: Manipur Health Director

IFP Bureau1 Dec 2021

Getting fully vaccinated and maintaining the SOP laid down by the government is the best preventive measures from the Covid-19, Dr Rajo said.

The advent of Omicron

IFP Bureau30 Nov 2021

IFP Editorial: As Omicron moves through the population, hitting older people and people with underlying conditions like diabetes and obesity, it may turn out to be a different story.

COVID-19 Pandemic and the conditions of students in Manipur

Mohammed Irfan Gufran17 Nov 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is proving to be a constructive disruptor, giving an opportunity for restructuring the conventional, classroom based education system.

Tapering of second wave and fresh challenges

RK Nimai17 Nov 2021

Feasting together puts great risk as one has to be unmasked for not less than half an hour, while in marriages well make up ladies irrespective of age refuse to don mask as it will cover their efforts and thus can be spreading events.

Despite declining trend in COVID-19, challenges remain in opening schools, colleges

IFP Bureau11 Nov 2021

IFP Editorial: We understand the merits of resuming physical classes in the interest of the students in view of the declining trend in positivity rate in the last few months and resumption of other activities. Yet, there are still few challenges which needs to be dealt with.