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Govt. stops dithering and takes action to contain the fast-spreading Covid-19 wave; total deaths reach 850
"Unless action is instituted today, there will be an exponential rise of cases followed by a surge"
The GMOA has questioned the basis on which the IHME had arrived at its “speculation”, the minster said.
“If the opposition does have such connections, the government will happily accept their assistance.”
If the authorities resort to repression when matters can be negotiated, the unions are ready to face it, he said.
So far, only 5.8 million have received the booster dose.
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