70 different groups of scientists working on vaccine for COVID-19: ICMR
KINS Desk
Srinagar, Apr 20 (KINS): The Union Health Ministry has said that 54 districts from 23 States and UTs have not reported fresh cases in last 14 days.
The Ministry has also said that no new case was reported in Mahe in Puducherry and in Kodagu district of Karnataka in the last 28 days.
According to news agency KINS, Health Ministry Spokesman said, “755 dedicated hospitals and 1389 dedicated health care centers in the country are working for the treatment of critical patients. 54 districts from 23 States and UTs have not reported fresh cases in last 14 days” he said.
He also listed out services which will be given relaxation from during the lockdown. “The activities which will be prohibited even in cases of relaxation are primarily related to passenger traffic movement by air, rail and road, educational institutions, industrial commercial activities and hospitality services.
Cinema halls, shopping complexes, malls and religious places will remain closed till 3rd of next month” he said.
He said the relaxation will not be implemented in containment areas and only essential services will be allowed there. “High-level task force to work on frontiers of science related to vaccines and drug testing has been formed” he said.
Meanwhile according to KINS the Home Ministry Spokesperson said that the Centre has issued SOP for movement of stranded migrant labourers and greater attention should be be paid to the labourers’ welfare including quality of meals being provided to them in relief camps. ‘The states also should ensure security to medical teams in their areas”
Indian Council of Medical Research spokesperson also informed that over 3. 86 lakh COVID-19 tests have been done so far in the country. “70 different groups of scientists are currently working on vaccine for COVID-19” the spokesperson added.(KINS)
