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COVID-19: Mutated variant more infectious than original strain, says AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria

Dr Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS

Dr Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS

Explaining the reason behind the drastic increase in COVID-19 cases across the country, Dr Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS, said on Sunday that the mutated variant of SARS-CoV-2 is far more infectious than the original strain. Dr Guleria, however, also pointed out the careless approach of the citizens is also playing a major role in the spread of the virus.

Speaking about as to how the mutated variant is more infectious, Dr Guleria told TOI: We have observed that one primary patient (index case) is able to affect more people this time. During the earlier peak, one patient could spread the disease to 30 to 40 percent of his or her contacts. This time, it has been observed that 80 to 90 % people who come in contact with a patient turn positive. Dr Guleria also said that there were multiple instances where the whole family had tested positive for COVID-19.

Also read : India needs micro lockdowns to contain COVID-19 spread: AIIMS Chief 

Explaining as to how careless approach of citizens is aiding the rise in cases, Dr Guleria added: During the first peak, when daily cases were much less, people were following COVID-19 appropriate behavior. There was less crowding. Now, people are less adherent to the preventive measures even as cases are rising exponentially and the hospitals are running full.  

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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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