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Health DG says may take four to five weeks to flatten the curve

Published on 13 Jan 2021 10:33:24 PM

The Health Ministry feels it may take four to five weeks to flatten the curve and reduce the rate of Covid-19 transmission in the country.

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The Health Ministry feels it may take four to five weeks to flatten the curve and reduce the rate of Covid-19 transmission in the country.

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