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“Data Is Untenable” Says ICMR DG Dr Rajiv Bahl | Numbers Includes All Death Not Covid Deaths Alone

On the government rejecting the findings of an international study which shows 11.8 lakh excess deaths in the COVID pandemic in India, ICMR DG Dr Rajiv Bahl said the study's "excess mortality" figure includes deaths from all causes, not just COVID-19. He disputes the study's findings, emphasizing that India's official data collection system is reliable and comprehensive, and should be considered authoritative.

July 21, 2024 / 19:41 IST
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first published: Jul 21, 2024 07:41 pm

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