New Delhi|HL
Chief and director-general of the Indian Council for Medical Research Prof Balram Bhargava, has tested positive for Covid-19.
According to reports, he has been hospitalised at the AIIMS Trauma Centre a dedicated Covid-19 facility.
The ICMR chief, who is also a cardiologist, had tested positive for coronavirus infection around 7-8 days ago and was under home isolation, officials told PTI.
Prof Balram Bhargava heads the apex body for Covid-19 outbreak management in India and is overseeing all aspects related to the disease’s management, cure as well as vaccine. He is also Secretary, Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Prof Bhargava is the recipient of Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India.
As per the latest Covid-19 tally, India has registered over 99.79 lakh cases of Covid-19, out of which more than 3.10 lakh are currently active cases.
