Covid-19 reason behind heart attacks: In view of a recent surge in heart attacks among the younger population, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya issued a vital caution to individuals who have battled severe COVID-19 infections. Speaking at an event in his hometown of Bhavnagar, Gujarat, Mandaviya revealed that the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has conducted an extensive study on the matter, recommending a cautious approach to physical activity during the recovery phase.