‘Behavioural changes’ brought about by COVID-19 to become the “new normal” for us: Union Health Minister

May 6: India has been able to stave off community transmission of COVID-19 and hoped that “behavioural changes” brought about by the infection could become the “new normal” for a healthy society after the pandemic abates. This was stated by Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday as the nationwide tally of COVID-19 cases rose by a record 3,900 on Tuesday and the death count topped the 1,500-mark with nearly 200 more fatalities.

Dr Harsh Vardhan also said the nation in a post-coronavirus future could well look back on the pandemic period as a “blessing in disguise” if Indians imbibe hand, respiratory and environmental hygiene and practise it in their everyday lives.