Port Blair, April 26: In order to enforce strict compliance of the National Directives on COVID-19 in South Andaman District and to prevent further spread of infection, the District Magistrate South Andaman, Shri Suneel Anchipaka, IAS has issued an Order No. 580 stating that the movement of passenger convoys in the Andaman Trunk Road for transit to N&M Andaman District stands suspended with effect from 28th April 2021 until further order except for emergency cases and essential services/ supplies.

Port Blair, April 26: A Vaccination camp was held in collaboration with the District Administration by Island Islamic Foundation, Ummat Public School and ISMAT at Govt. Middle School Brichgunj on Sunday 25th April, 2021.

Port Blair, April 26: The Hindu Rashtra Shakti (HRS) members today distributed face masks at the vegetable and fish market at Billiground.

Besides the face mask distribution, HRS members urged all public to wear face mask as most compulsory and maintain proper social distancing. It was also urged that nobody should move in public places unless required. They also urged the general public to extend all possible cooperation to the N&M Andaman Administration in combating the second wave of Covid 19 Pandemic.

Port Blair, April 26: The District Administration, South Andaman in association with the Youth Wing of Andaman Chamber of Commerce and Industry will conduct a COVID-19 vaccination drive for 45 and above age group at Shadipur Community Hall on Thursday the 29th April 2021 from 1000 hrs onwards.

Heavy Fine to be Imposed on Both Customer & Shop Owner for not Maintaining Social Distancing: DC(SA)

Port Blair, April 25: The Deputy Commissioner (SA), Shri Suneel Anchipaka has expressed concern over the people not adhering to COVID appropriate behavior despite repeated appeals made by the Administration to deal with the current pandemic. Interacting with scribes, in the conference hall of the Office of the Deputy Commissioner here today, he said people should be responsible and always follow the COVID protocols viz. wearing of mask, use of hand sanitizer, maintain social distancing etc. He also appealed to the people above 45+ to get themselves vaccinated as early possible to protect themselves and their family from the virus.  The District Administration has initiated several measures to check the spread of corona virus.