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Asia’s largest slum & densely populated area like Dharavi has not only shown the World that through collective effort Corona can be controlled but has also made a name for itself globally as a role model in the fight against Corona said the Hon’ble CM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray.
The recovery rate has risen to 82% and number of active cases is only about 166. The composite efforts in breaking the chains of transmission & suppressing the virus was also acknowledged by the Director-General of @WHO @DrTedros
The CM said that such examples of human triumph over global pandemic can inspire others. He praised the efforts taken to control the spread of Corona and said the global recognition of Dharavi as a role model in this fight will strengthen our effort in this #WarAgainstVirus
CM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray’s Press Conference today;
The Business Advisory Committee met to discuss the session of the State Legislature that was scheduled to begin from June 22 onwards.
The Business Advisory Committee met to discuss the session of the State Legislature that was scheduled to begin from June 22 onwards.
Considering the prevailing situation caused by the COVID pandemic, convening a session from June 22 is difficult. It has been unanimously decided to hold the convention from August 3.
For the past two months, we all are unitedly fighting this #WarAgainstVirus . The media is playing a stellar role in taking the Governments message to the people. I am taking this opportunity to thank them for it.
CM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray has announced a substantial hike in the honorarium of doctors serving their bonds to bring it at par with doctors working on contract basis. This will further strengthen their resolve in this #WarAgainstVirus
Henceforth, doctors serving their bonds in tribals areas will get ₹75,000 instead of ₹60,000.
Specialist doctors working in tribal areas will be paid ₹85,000 from the previous ₹70,000.
Specialist doctors working in tribal areas will be paid ₹85,000 from the previous ₹70,000.
MBBS Doctors in other areas will see their honorarium rise to ₹70,000 from ₹55,000.
Specialist doctors in other areas will get an honorarium of ₹80,000 instead of ₹65,000.
Specialist doctors in other areas will get an honorarium of ₹80,000 instead of ₹65,000.
Revised Guidelines during the extended period of Lockdown for the containment of COVID-19 in the State. (1/3) 
Revised Guidelines during the extended period of Lockdown for the containment of COVID-19 in the State. (2/3)
Revised Guidelines during the extended period of Lockdown for the containment of COVID-19 in the State. (3/3)
For the past few months, the State Government has been fighting a #WarAgainstVirus and so far, has managed to contain it's spread through various measures.
The number of tests is being significantly increased, and hence, the patient count is rising. The numbers of patients being cured and discharged has also increased.
As a part of planning, the State Government has requested hospitals, institutions & buildings under the management of the Railways, Mumbai Port Trust, Indian Army, Navy and other Central Gov. undertakings to make their facilities available across Maharashtra.
My biggest challenge is to ensure that affected people are treated with compassion, and not stigmatized. - Health Minister @drharshvardhan
Let us take special care in ensuring that we empathize with and provide support to people and families infected with #COVID19.
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Let us take special care in ensuring that we empathize with and provide support to people and families infected with #COVID19.
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We need to reach out to those people who are afraid to come forward & seek #COVID19 treatment because of the stigma we have attached. Delayed treatment due to the stigma & fear is costing us precious lives.
- Director, #AIIMS
#SayNoToStigma #SaveLives
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- Director, #AIIMS
#SayNoToStigma #SaveLives
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How to defeat #Stigma in the #FightAgainstCoronavirus?
1. They are people, not victims/cases
2. Don't disclose info about affected people
3. Rely on authentic sources (@MoHFW_INDIA /@WHO etc)
4. Share positive stories
5. Respect #CoronaWarriors
@COVIDNewsByMIB @MIB_India
1. They are people, not victims/cases
2. Don't disclose info about affected people
3. Rely on authentic sources (@MoHFW_INDIA /@WHO etc)
4. Share positive stories
5. Respect #CoronaWarriors
@COVIDNewsByMIB @MIB_India
🚨To mitigate hardship of the People, selected additional activities will be allowed, which will come to effect from 20/04/2020.
These activities will be operationalized by the concerned authorities based on the strict compliance to the existing guidelines on lockdown measures.
These activities will be operationalized by the concerned authorities based on the strict compliance to the existing guidelines on lockdown measures.
Even though our #WarAgainstVirus is not over yet, this is a major step in restarting our economic cycle!
🚨We request you to read the thread carefully to avoid confusion🚨
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🚨We request you to read the thread carefully to avoid confusion🚨
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Even though our #WarAgainstVirus is not over yet, this is a major step in restarting our economic cycle!
🚨We request you to read the thread carefully to avoid confusion🚨
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🚨We request you to read the thread carefully to avoid confusion🚨
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CM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray’s address to the State today;
I decided that instead of giving a free run to rumours and speculations after today’s video-conference with the Hon’ble PM, it is better I speak to you.
I am remembering the lines from a Marathi song: The world is sleeping silently with the sky above it. But, here, everyone has lost sleep!
The thread below is for banks & lenders here in the United States.
Now that the #CARESAct is law, our country needs your help to win the #WarAgainstVirus
The survival of millions of jobs & small businesses depends on your participation in the #PaycheckProtectionPlan 1/7
Now that the #CARESAct is law, our country needs your help to win the #WarAgainstVirus
The survival of millions of jobs & small businesses depends on your participation in the #PaycheckProtectionPlan 1/7
The #CARESAct provides $349 billion for small business forgivable loans processed by banks & other lenders.
It was drafted to provide lenders complete certainty. 2/7
It was drafted to provide lenders complete certainty. 2/7
First, if you are already an SBA-preferred or approved lender you now have been given delegated authority.
You can make these #PaycheckProtectionPlan transactions using your own systems, not government. 3/7
You can make these #PaycheckProtectionPlan transactions using your own systems, not government. 3/7
The package of ₹1 lakh 70 thousand crore announced by the Union Finance Minister @nsitharaman will give solace to people from unorganized sector in the country.
The role of health care workers in this war is invaluable. By providing them the insurance cover, the Central Government has strengthened those fighting this #WarAgainstVirus
The State Government will effectively implement the distribution of the assistance package of Central Government to the beneficiaries.
Directives in this regard has been issued to the administrative machinery.
Directives in this regard has been issued to the administrative machinery.
🚨Important updates from CM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray’s announcements today:
From this Midnight, all workplaces will remain closed till 31st March 2020. This is applicable in Mumbai, MMR Region, Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad and Nagpur.
#WarAgainstVirus
From this Midnight, all workplaces will remain closed till 31st March 2020. This is applicable in Mumbai, MMR Region, Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad and Nagpur.
#WarAgainstVirus
Only 25% of the employees will be attending Government offices
The shops of essential commodities are excluded from this closure. These include foodgrains, milk, medicines etc. If there is any confusion in these cities, the District Collectors will inform.
The shops of essential commodities are excluded from this closure. These include foodgrains, milk, medicines etc. If there is any confusion in these cities, the District Collectors will inform.
Banks will continue to function.
Hon’ble CM has appealed to the establishments, shop owners that though you are closing your shops but do not stop paying the minimum wages to your hard working staff.
Hon’ble CM has appealed to the establishments, shop owners that though you are closing your shops but do not stop paying the minimum wages to your hard working staff.
