ICMR answers FAQs on Hypertension, Diabetes & heart diseases amid rising Coronavirus cases

Answering several frequently asked questions about Coronavirus (COVID-19), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), on Wednesday, released a 2-p information pamphlet for patients with Hypertension, Diabetes and Heart Diseases. document answers queries about increased risks, diabetes and increased probability of COVIS-19, BP medications, action on displaying symptoms, prevention from pandemic. pamphlet also included specific health tips on controlling blood sugar, social distancing, hand hygiene etc.

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ICMR answers FAQs on Hypertension, Diabetes and Heart Diseases amid COVID-19

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ICMR warns of community transmission

Earlier on Monday, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday, has published a study warning about community transmission of pandemic may take place from a minimum of 20 days to a few months. It also states that by quarantining of individuals with symptoms of COVID-19 can delay introduction of virus into community by three days to three weeks  - which in turn reduces cumulative cases by 62%  and peak number of cases by 89%, in an optimistic scenario. In a pessimistic scenario, assuming that asymptomatic cases are as infectious as symptomatic ones, study suggests that projected impact falls at 2%.

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Coronavirus crisis in India

As of date, re are 553 active cases of pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19), 43 have been discharged with Maharashtra reporting highest at 122. Ten deaths have been reported till date. India has suspended all visas and barred travel from Afghanistan, Philippines, EU, UK, China, Malaysia and mandatory 14-day quarantine from several or countries and Prime Minister has issued a 21-day countrywide lockdown starting from 25 March to April 15.

Delhi HC suspends all district courts' functioning amid 21-day pan-India COVID-19 lockdown

India has also closed India-Pakistan border and restricted passenger movement at border with Banglesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar.   government is monitoring all suspected cases and issued preventive visories with states declaring disease an epidemic shutting down all educational institutions, monuments, parks, gyms, swimming pools, pubs and banning large garings. All domestic airplanes and trains have ceased operation. Visit official government here: MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE