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Washing hands with soap most foolproof method: Kejriwal

By IANS | Updated: March 16, 2020 17:25 IST

(IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said washing hands with soap is the most foolproof way to stop coronavirus from spreading, and asked all District Magistrates, SDMs and Municipal Commissioners to set up portable washbasins with automatic soap dispensers in public spaces.

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New Delhi, March 16 Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said washing hands with soap is the most foolproof way to stop coronavirus from spreading, and asked all District Magistrates, SDMs and Municipal Commissioners to set up portable washbasins with automatic soap dispensers in public spaces.

"I have directed all DMs, SDMs and Municipal Commissioners to set up portable washbasins with automatic soap dispensers in public spaces that have not yet been shut. The most foolproof way to stop coronavirus from spreading is (the) frequent washing of hands with soap," he said in a tweet.

Kejriwal said seven coronavirus cases were reported in Delhi, of which four are recovering in hospitals.

"One death has been reported so far, while two people have recovered," he said.

He urged people to stop shaking hands, avoid touching the face and keep cleaning the hands repeatedly.

There are a total of 114 Covid-19 cases across India.

( With inputs from IANS )

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