Coimbatore: A month-long awareness drive against coronavirus is appealing to the sweet tooth of people in Tamil Nadu’s second-largest city, Coimbatore. An exhibition of cakes being held here aims to raise awareness on sticking to guidelines on Covid-19 as precaution in the face of a likely third wave of the pandemic, even as the impact […]
According to the investigating officer (IO) at the Vani police station, D.B. Bhadikar, three of the victims reportedly ran out of their liquor stocks as all wine shops are shut in the state.
The victims allegedly drank sanitiser due to the non-availability of alcohol on March 21 due to COVID-19 restrictions after which their health deteriorated leading to death.
The official stated that the children are now doing fine and three officials including a health worker, doctor, and ASHA worker will be suspended in connection with the incident.