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Medical book authors apologize after blaming Tablighi Jamaat for spreading COVID-19
“The intention was only to convey epidemiology timelines; nothing else, the authors said in a statement.
By Sruthi Vibhavari| Published: 16th March 2021 6:23 pm IST
Hyderabad: Days after a huge uproar against authors and publishers of a prominent medical reference book blaming the Tablighi Jamaat community for “an explosive outbreak” of COVID-19 with over 4,000 cases, they have now apologized and even committed to delete the offensive paragraphs in a reprint edition soon.
The reference book titled “Essentials of Medical Microbiology”, meant for second-year MBBS students, written by prominent medico-authors Dr Apurba S. Sastry and & Dr Sandhya Bhat, with a foreword by Pallabh Ray & Sujatha Sistla hit the markets recently.
Covid-19 slur on Tablighi Jamaat in medical reference book to be erased
Intended for Second Year MBBS students, the book is authored by prominent medico-authors Dr. Apurba S. Sastry and & Dr. Sandhya Bhat
Monday March 15, 2021 8:16 PM, Quaid Najmi, IANS
Mumbai: A year after they were demonised and branded nationwide as Covid-19 Super Spreaders, the Indian and foreigner members of the religious organisation Tablighi Jamaat (TJ) have a reason to cheer.
The authors and publishers of a prominent medical reference book published earlier this year, which allegedly sought to paint the TJ member in a poor light, have apologised and even committed to delete the offensive paragraphs in a reprint edition soon.
Covid slur on Tablighis in medical reference book to be erased
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Covid slur on Tablighis in medical reference book to be erased Image Source: IANS News
Covid slur on Tablighis in medical reference book to be erased Image Source: IANS News
Mumbai, March 15 : A year after they were demonised and branded nationwide as Covid-19 Super Spreaders, the Indian and foreigner members of the religious organisation Tablighi Jamaat (TJ) have a reason to cheer.
The authors and publishers of a prominent medical reference book published earlier this year, which allegedly sought to paint the TJ member in a poor light, have apologised and even committed to delete the offensive paragraphs in a reprint edition soon.