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GUWAHATI: “Media is doing a commendable job in disseminating information in this crisis situation”, said L R Vishwanath, Director General, North East Zone, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. He was addressing the opening session of the Webinar organized by the (PIB)Press Information Bureau, Guwahati in collaboration with UNICEF in Guwahati on Wednesday. Viswanath asserted that Government of India has been capably managing the COVID-19 situation in the country. “Media should properly spread the information based on accurate facts on COVID-19 related stories”, said senior journalist, Samudra Gupta Kashyap while addressing the media personnel on ethics in reporting on COVID-19. He further said that they must be sensitive while covering stories during this crisis situation..