Bio-medical waste goes up in central districts
The Hindu
Use of disposable materials has ballooned in cities like Thanjavur and Tiruchi where hospitals cater to a bigger regional intake of patients.
The stress on hygiene and sanitation during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in bio-medical waste (BMW) generation in the central districts of Tamil Nadu.
According to theCentral Pollution Control Board(CPCB) andother reports, more than 6000 tonnes of COVID-19 BMW was generated between March 2020 and May 2021 in the State.

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