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Covid RT-PCR test mandatory for security personnel in Jharkhand to resume duties

By ANI | Updated: August 9, 2021 23:20 IST

In view of the expected third wave, security personnel from paramilitary forces and police who are on leave will have to mandatorily undergo RT-PCR test and 7-day quarantine when they resume their duties in the state, said Jharkhand Health Minister Banna Gupta on Monday.

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In view of the expected third wave, security personnel from paramilitary forces and police who are on leave will have to mandatorily undergo RT-PCR test and 7-day quarantine when they resume their duties in the state, said Jharkhand Health Minister Banna Gupta on Monday.

"In view of the expected third wave, security personnel from paramilitary forces and police who are on leave will have to mandatorily undergo RT-PCR test and 7-day quarantine when they return," Gupta told ANI.

"Precautionary measures such as testing, tracing...with regards to people travelling via train from Kerala and Maharashtra are also being taken," he said.

( With inputs from ANI )

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