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The academy has conducted more than 162 RT-PCR tests in coordination with district authorities since Friday, the statement said. “The academy has decided to conduct all activities, including training, online till the midnight of December 3, 2020. The protocols relating to social distancing, frequent hand wash and wearing of mask are being strictly followed by the officer trainees and staff members,” it said.
Food and other necessities are being delivered to the officer trainees in their hostels by staff who are equipped adequately in protective gear, it added. LBSNAA Director Sanjeev Chopra said the academy, the Dehradun District Administration and Health Department of Uttrarkhand are working together to address the challenge.
“All non-essential departments have been closed, complete sanitisation for the entire campus has been undertaken,” he said. The LBSNAA is a premier training academy for the civil servants.