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9 Million Covid Cases: India May See Spike, Says AIIMS Director
Published On: November 20, 2020 | Duration: 21 MIN, 46 SEC
AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria discusses India's rising coronavirus cases and why the impact of the festival season will be seen in the next few days. Dr Guleria emphasizes on a sound testing strategy to track, treat and reduce mortality. From vaccine timelines to FAQs on COVID-19 antibodies and immunity, all your questions on the coronavirus are answered by one of India's leading experts.
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