NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reiterated the need to maintain social distancing and wearing masks amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
"We can safeguarding our health by observing, 'Do Gaj ki Doori, Mask Zaroori', following social distancing norms and ensuring to wear masks will help us defeat coronavirus. I urge you to follow these guidelines and I pray for your good health. Stay healthy and stay happy," said the Prime Minister during his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio programme.
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A common blood-thinning drug — Low Molecular Weight Heparin — has emerged as a potential therapeutic treatment for Covid-19 patients. Doctors said the drug — as a subcutaneous injection — has helped reduce hospitalisation periods, improved recovery rate and has significantly cut the rate of sudden deaths by over 90%. Encouraged by the outcomes, specialists TOI spoke to said doctors nationwide were now using the drug.
Amid rising number of Covid-19 cases, the government is now worried about the forthcoming festival season. The issue was discussed in the meeting of the group of ministers on Covid-19 on Saturday and the health ministry is likely to issue separate advisories soon. Health ministry will also develop SOPs for members of Parliament and legislative assembly sessions comprising Covid protocols and preventive measures.
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