Govt taking all measures to prevent spread of Corona Virus: Dr Harsh Vardhan

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Mar 05, 2020

2:14PM

Govt taking all measures to prevent spread of Corona Virus: Dr Harsh Vardhan

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Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today informed the Lok Sabha that Government is taking all measures to prevent spread of the Corona Virus and the situation is being regularly monitored by the Prime Minister and the Health Minister on a daily basis.

He also said that a Group of Ministers consisting of Minister of External Affairs, Minister of Civil Aviation and Minister of State for Home Affairs, Minister of State for Shipping and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare under his chairmanship have been constituted to monitor the situation. The Group of Ministers has met four times since its inception on 3rd February, 2020. Cabinet Secretary is taking regular reviews with all related Ministries of Health, Defence, Ministry of External Affairs, Civil Aviation, Home, Textiles, Pharma, Commerce and other officials including with State Chief Secretaries.

Dr Harsh Vardhan also said , as on 4th March a total of 29 positive cases have been reported so far. Of these 3 cases were reported in Kerala earlier, who have since recovered and have been discharged already. Since last 3 days, new travel related cases have tested positive. These include one in Delhi (having travel history of Italy) and Telangana (having travel history from Dubai and contact history from person from Singapore). Both are clinically stable. Six more cases have tested positive in Agra, Uttar Pradesh having contact history with case in Delhi.

Minister also said that Gram Sabhas have been conducted in bordering villages to create awareness amongst people about the corona virus.

Several members also while praising the government for taking precautionary measures, suggested various steps to be taken.