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COVID-19: Maharashtra gives nod to formation of AYUSH task force for ayurvedic treatment

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: May 18, 2020 12:08 IST

Maharashtra Government has approved the formation of a task force which will give recommendations to the Government to incorporate ...

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Maharashtra Government has approved the formation of a task force which will give recommendations to the Government to incorporate AYUSH treatment modalities specifically for increasing immunity against COVID-19, said State Medical Education & Drug Department.

As per reports, the 18-member task force will suggest the application of Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani and Yoga envisaged by the Ministry of AYUSH. Dr T Lahane, head of the Directorate of Medical Education and Research said the task force of AYUSH specialists has been formed to discuss the method of treatment and move forward.

The state COVID-19 tally increased to 33,053 on Sunday while the death toll now stands at 1,198.

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