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Coronavirus case count will be under control by Diwali: Dr Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on Sunday expressed confidence that the country's COVID-19 count will be "under control" by Diwali this year. Inaugurating the 'Nation First' webinar series, organized by the Anathkumar Foundation, he pointed out that the country was much ahead in tackling the pandemic.

"There was only one laboratory in June by February, which has now been increased to 1,583 nationwide. Out of this, more than 1,000 are government labs.”