Prime Minister Narendra Modi imposed a 21-day lockdown in India as a preventive measure against the novel coronavirus and today is the eighth day of the lockdown. The total number of infected cases in the country has crossed a toll of 1500. Everyone is being asked to stay at home and practice social distancing to break the chain of the pandemic. World Health Organization (WHO) and the India Health Ministry are time and again giving out advisories to the people of the country to stay safe by staying at home. Meanwhile, have a look at some of the health updates:
Live updates : Coronavirus Health Update April 1
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April 01, 2020
1:15 PM (IST)
Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Dieticians reveal what's the reality behind viral videos/messages about immunity building food
A lot of information is being spread on social media about COVID-19, along with which many such false messages are being spread. In order to keep you aware, a special program of India TV answers all the questions related to the immunity system through a panel of famous Dieticians and doctors. Learn the answers to every question related to coronavirus.
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April 01, 2020
1:04 PM (IST)
Posted by Shriya Bhasin
MIT scientist claims coronavirus droplets could travel up to 27 feet
According to the MIT researcher, "owing to the forward momentum of the cloud, pathogen-bearing droplets are propelled much farther than if they were emitted in isolation without a turbulent puff cloud trapping and carrying them forward". She explained that that the range of the droplets, both large and small, is extended through their interaction with and trapping within the turbulent gas cloud.
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April 01, 2020
1:01 PM (IST)
Posted by Shriya Bhasin
Health Ministry advises to keep senior citizens safe
The Indian Health Ministry has asked people to take care of all the senior citizens who possess greater risk of being infected with coronavirus.
