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1 COVID-19 patient can infect 406 people in 30 days if he doesn't follow l
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has shown that a person infected with coronavirus can infect 406 others in just 30 days if he does not follow the lockdown and social distancing norms, said Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Health
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Limited evidence on efficacy of hydroxychloroquine to deal with COVID-19,
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): There is limited evidence on the efficacy of hydroxychloroquine to deal with COVID-19 and there is not enough evidence proof to advise it for people, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Joint Secretary, Lal Aggarwal said on Monday.
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1,445 out of 4,067 COVID-19 cases linked to Tablighi Jamaat: Health Minist
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): 1,445 cases out of a total of 4,067 cases are related to Tablighi Jamaat gathering, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Joint Secretary Lal Aggarwal said on Monday.
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Combating COVID-19: 12.5 lakh people in 27,661 relief camps across India
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): As many as 27,661 relief camps and shelters have been set up in all the States across India and 12.5 lakh people are taking shelter there amid the nationwide lockdown, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Punya Salila Srivastava said on Sunday
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42 pc of coronavirus patients in 21-40 years age bracket
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): As much as 42 per cent patients of coronavirus in the country belong to 21-40 years age, Union Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Aggarwal said on Saturday.
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With 601 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally jumps to 2,902
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): Total positive cases of COVID-19 in India stands at 2,902 which includes 601 fresh patients, said Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Joint Secretary Lav Aggarwal on Saturday.
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9,000 Tablighi Jamat workers, their contacts identified, placed in quarant
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Union Home Ministry has identified 9,000 Tablighi Jamat workers and their contacts and placed them in quarantine across the country in view of the coronavirus infection. Out of these, 1306 are foreign nationals, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA
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92 new COVID-19 cases, four deaths in last 24 hours: Lav Aggarwal
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 30 (ANI): As many as 92 new coronavirus cases and four deaths, have been reported in the last 24 hours, said Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Monday.
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Elderly people are at higher risk of COVID-19: Health Ministry
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 28 (ANI): It has been found through reports that elderly people are at higher risk of COVID-19, said Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, here on Saturday.
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States, UTs should spread awareness about relief camps: MHA
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 28 (ANI): Punya Salila Srivastava, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, on Saturday said that States and Union Territories have been requested to set up relief camps for migrant workers.
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Aware of disruption in import of components required for PPE, masks: Lav A
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 25 (ANI): The government is aware of disruption in the import of certain components required for PPE and masks since the cases of COVID-19 started pouring in from other parts of the world, said Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health Ministry, here on Wednesday.
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We are ready to conduct 12,000 COIVD-19 tests a day: Lav Aggarwal
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 25 (ANI): Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health Ministry on Wednesday said that the government has preparations to test 12,000 samples related to coronavirus a day and 118 government labs were operating with testing facilities.
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