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2nd COVID-19 positive case reported in Mumbai’s Dharavi within 24 hours of 1st death

Within 24 hours of the first death because of coronavirus, second positive case has been reported in Mumbai's Dharavi area.
Dharavi slums, Mumbai (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Within 24 hours of the first death because of coronavirus, second positive case has been reported in Mumbai’s Dharavi. A 52-year-old man, a civic worker, lives in Worli area in South Mumbai but is posted in Dharavi.

A Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official informed that the man was posted in the slum Dharavi for cleaning near Mahim Fatak road, from where he must have contracted the virus. The official said, His condition is stable. His family members and other 23 colleagues have been advised to quarantine themselves.

On April 1, a 56-year-old man from the slum area, died at Sion Hospital. The man was reported to be a resident of Shahu Nagar of the slum area. The deceased person has symptoms like fever, cough and respiratory issues and also had a co-morbid condition of renal failure.

Also read: Indian Government launches Coronavirus tracking app Aarogya Setu?

The deceased lived in a building constructed under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) scheme, the building had around 300 flats which are now sealed. The man was reported to have no travel history.

After he died, the building he lived in, which comes under under Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) scheme, was sealed by the police and his family members are asked to quarantine themselves. They are also going to undergo tests for COVID-19.

Dharavi in Mumbai is the most densely populated slum, where in the country with around a million people residing in it.

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Union Minister Dr Bhagwat Karad unveils Dr Kavita Chandak’s book ‘Healing women with Homeopathy’

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Dr Kavita Chandak at National Conference of Homeopathy held in Aurangabad

Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Karad recently unveiled Dr Kavita Chandak’s book ‘Healing women with Homeopathy’ at the recently held National Conference of Homeopathy (HAMI 2022) in Aurangabad. Prominently present during the conference were renowned homeopath Dr Arun Bhasme and 3,000 other doctors.

In her book, Dr Chandak, who hails from Nagpur, has covered the most important and widespread gynecological disorders such as menarche, over dysmenorrhea to menopause; reflects issues from which women suffer frequently like sterility, polycystic ovarian syndrome, breast issues, pregnancy-related conditions like constipation, morning sickness, heartburn, uterine prolapse, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and urinary problems, to mention a few.

Dr Chandak has also given a thorough explanation on topics like cancer of the breast, uterus and cervix, which are the most prevalent types of cancers in women. Her book contains a study of several homeopathic remedies with special emphasis on gynecology through the chapters like the core of a few important female remedies and the homeopathic gynecological kit. The book also gives a glimpse of rare and lesser-known remedies.

It is worth noting that Dr Chandak holds two golden book world records for treating kidney disorders and a case of mucormycosis. She is also the recipient of ‘The Excellence in Homeopathy award 2022’ given by Hpathy.com to 66 renowned homeopaths throughout the world. Over the years, Dr Chandak has organized more than 800 free medicine distribution camps. She provides her services through her web clinic in 20+ countries. Her area of specialization is behavioral psychiatric disorders like autism and ADHD.

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COVID से बचने के लिए mask पहनने का सही तरीका क्या हैं? | Healthy India

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Pulmonologist Dr Sameer Arbat explains the right way to wear mask in order to protect ourselves from COVID-19.

 

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‘No cause for concern:’ Sharad Pawar after testing COVID positive

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Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar (81), on Monday afternoon, said he had tested positive for COVID, but there was no cause of worry.

Pawar tweeted, “I have tested Covid positive but there is no cause for concern. I am following the treatment suggested by my doctor.”
He requested all those who had come in contact with him in the last few days to get themselves tested and take necessary precautions.

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