Coronavirus : WHO Praised India’s Efforts Taken to Stop Corona Infection

On Mar 18, 2020

New Delhi : npnews24 : Corona has created a panic all over the world. According to the World Health Organization, so far, about 149 countries are vulnerable to the corona virus. The worldwide death toll from the Corona virus has crossed 6700. The worst situation outside of China is from Italy. Here, 349 people have died in 24 hours from Corona. At the same time 120 people have been infected with Corona in India so far.

So far 2 people have died in the country. There are 4 new cases of corona were reported in India yesterday. So far, 120 confirmed cases of Corona have come in the country. 5200 exposed to positive cases have been identified. These suspects have been put on surveillance. 13 patients infected with corona have recovered.

Henk Bekedam, WHO Representative to India on #Coronavirus: The commitment from Indian govt, the Prime Minister's Office has been enormous, very impressive. It is one of the reasons why India is still doing quite well. I am very impressed that everyone has been mobilised. pic.twitter.com/RtNSMTsiag
— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2020

In India, both the central and state governments are doing everything possible to prevent the spread of corona virus infection. The steps being taken by the Indian government towards fighting the virus have now been praised by the World Health Organization (WHO). “The readiness and speed shown by the Prime Minister’s Office at the top level in dealing with the corona virus is extremely important and effective,” said WHO representative in India, Henk Bekedam. This is why India is doing so well in fighting the corona virus. I am very happy to see that all people have gathered in this direction. ”

After attending the meeting of the National Council of Medical and Research, Henk said these things in a conversation with the media. He said, “There are very good research facilities in India, especially in ICMR and Health Research Department. These institutions are capable of isolating the virus, now India will also remain a part of the research community. ”