The head scientist at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is assertive that there is absolutely no room for leniency in maintaining social distancing and quarantine protocols at this stage of the pandemic. He also elucidated that the call on the nationwide lockdown should be taken closer to April 14. Introduction The chief scientist of ICMR has expressed his thoughts on the lockdown and its consequences since the start of the pandemic spread in India.
He also thinks that it can be “premature” to comment on the extension or discontinuation of the lockdown period, and has shared insights on certain pertaining questions regarding the ongoing coronavirus emergency. Take On BCG vaccines Against COVID-19 In the wake of studies suggesting whether anti-TB shots protect against COVID-19, the ICMR's chief scientist cautioned the general public to not be complacent over these studies. He…
