There are several cases of reinfection around the world, not just in India: Harsh Vardhan (Archive)
New Delhi:
India is seriously examining all emerging aspects of the novel coronavirus, which has so far affected nearly 60 lakh people in the country, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said today, while emphasizing cases of reinfection.
Responding to a question from NDTV, the Minister of Health explained about reinfection cases around the world, which have emerged as a serious concern amid the pandemic. “There are several cases of reinfection around the world, not just in India. At the moment, the issue is still under serious investigation and does not appear to be a serious problem. However, at the Ministry of Health, everyone and Se are looking at all aspects of COVID-19 that are emerging, “said Dr. Harsh Vardhan.
“You can be sure that these reinfection reports are also being scrutinized. Expert panels working under the ICMR are looking into the matter. Although the number of reinfection cases is negligible at this time, we have fully addressed the issue.” added.
He made the comments during an online interaction: “Sunday Samvad”
I asked the Minister of Health @drharshvardhan about Covid 19 reinfection reports in India and how serious is this problem? This is what he replied in his weekly #sundaysamvaadwithdrhvpic.twitter.com/sbU31PRqwh
– Akhilesh Sharma (@ akhileshsharma1) September 27, 2020
India has registered more than 59.92 lakh of cases so far; Around 88,600 new cases were registered in the last 24 hours, the government reported this morning. More than 94,000 patients have died, while more than 49 lakh have recovered.
Several cases of Covid reinfection have been reported in Assam and Bengaluru, raising concern.
At least half a dozen doctors from medical schools in Assam, who became infected with the coronavirus in the line of duty and later tested negative, had again developed COVID-19 symptoms and tested positive.
Worldwide, reinfection cases have been reported in the US, Hong Kong and Europe.
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