1,023 COVID-19 positive cases with links to Tablighi Jamaat reported from 17 States: Health Ministry
As many as 1,023 COVID-19 positive cases found in 17 States have been traced to the Tablighi Jamaat congregation, the Union Health Ministry said on April 4, underlining that about 30% of the total coronavirus cases in the country are linked to “one particular place”. Joint Secretary in the Ministry Lav Agarwal said in the daily media briefing that the rate of doubling of COVID-19 cases in India is pretty less as compared to other countries.
He said a total of 2,902 COVID-19 cases have been reported so far and cases have risen by 601 since April 3.
The Joint Secretary said as many as 68 deaths, including 12 since April 3, have been reported and added that 183 people have recovered or have been discharged.
Source: The Hindu
