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May 27, 2021 20:46 IST
The report estimated 600,000 deaths due to the infection in the country in a conservative scenario, 1.6 million estimated deaths in a more likely scenario and 4.2 million estimated deaths in a worse scenario.
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The report estimated 600,000 deaths due to the infection in the country in a conservative scenario, 1.6 million estimated deaths in a more likely scenario and 4.2 million estimated deaths in a worse scenario.
Govt dismisses NYT report on COVID-19 toll, terms it completely baseless
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Last Updated: May 27, 2021, 08:09 PM IST
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The report titled Just how big could India s true Covid toll be estimated 600,000 deaths due to the infection in the country in a conservative scenario, 1.6 million estimated deaths in a more likely scenario and 4.2 million estimated deaths in a worse scenario.
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Niti Aayog Member (Health) VK Paul said the problem in the analysis arises when certain number is thrown as mortality rate out of that infection .
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The government on Thursday dismissed as completely baseless a recent New York Times report on COVID-19 toll in India, saying it is not backed by any evidence. At a press conference, the Union health ministry said the report is absolutely false and based on distorted estimates .
The government is examining Pfizer's request for indemnity and will take a decision in the larger interest of people and on merit, NITI Aayog Member (Health) VK Paul said today.
Read more about Govt dismisses NYT report on Covid toll, terms it completely baseless on Business Standard. At a press conference, the Union health ministry said the report is absolutely false and based on distorted estimates