Do gaj se zyada zaruri: What top scientific officer advises to crush Covid-19
Do gaj se zyada zaruri: What top scientific officer advises to crush Covid-19
The Covid-19 safety protocol has been tweaked in the latest advisory by the office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to Government of India. It now says SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, can be airborne for up to 10 metres.
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UPDATED: May 24, 2021 17:27 IST
Besides the usual focus on universal mask-wearing and regular hand washing, the new advisory emphasises a lot on indoor ventilation. (File photo)
Wearing a face mask, following hand hygiene, and keeping a two-metre social distance have been part of the standard Covid-19 safety protocol popularised by a government advertisement saying “do gaj doori, mask hai zaroori”.