1.         What causes COVID-19

COVID-19 is caused by Corona virus (CoV) named as SARS-CoV-2 by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). The specific virus is referred to as COVID-19 virus and the disease is termed as COVID-19

2.         Has COVID-19 reported in domestic animals and wildlife in India

In connection with the unfortunate incident that happened at Wokha on 13th April 2020, involving an employee of Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority and Police personnel on duty, the matter has been discussed between the Police team led by the SP Wokha, SDPO and the Lotha Eloe Hoho in the presence of the Deputy Commissioner & ADC Wokha, and amicably settled the matter after mutual understanding by all parties concerned.

DC Dimapur Anoop Khinchi has directed the school education department in the district to resume School Mid Day Meal Scheme with immediate effect and to ensure strict social distancing for parents coming to school for collection of foodgrains as per government directive.

The Govt. of India has further amended the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 by the Epidemic Disease (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 with immediate effect.

The key features of the amendment which is applicable throughout the country are as follows:

The full text is as follows :

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