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Mask prices yet to be capped in Maharashtra, Arunachal's students face twin obstacles, TB notifications drop due to lockdown--news on how the country is coping with the pandemic

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Coronavirus | Coronavirus Tests | Lockdown

Shreegireesh Jalihal  |  New Delhi 

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Disruptions in medical services caused by the pandemic have led to further setbacks

Arunachal’s students: Students in Arunachal Pradesh are facing connectivity and Covid as twin obstacles. A group of music students, in particular, had to fight really hard to be able to attend their practice sessions. As these sessions can only be conducted in groups, meeting and gathering frequently became difficult. Their lessons are all online and network issues in rural Arunachal soon stonewalled any progress. To add to their woes, electric supply has also been erratic in the last few months. After the nationwide lockdowns were imposed, they had to migrate back to their states from across the country. The initial relief of returning home amidst a pandemic was soon replaced by frustration. Some students in the more remote regions of the state even shifted to urban areas with the hope of finding a stable internet connection. Read more here

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First Published: Thu, October 15 2020. 14:54 IST

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