All Govt Offices to Mandatorily use Hand Sanitizer: Himanta Biswa Sarma

11:57 AM Mar 20, 2020 | G Plus News

GUWAHATI: Assam state health and family welfare minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma in a press meet on March 20, Friday, said that all Assam government offices will have to mandatorily use hand sanitizers in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

The minister said, "We have asked the government offices they should buy reasonable amount of hand sanitizers, soaps and towels. In the procurement of these essential items, the finance department will not insist on any bill."

He added that these essentials items should be kept in government offices so that any visitor who comes to the office can be given this facility.