NEW DELHI: Chakrapani Maharaj, President of Hindu Mahasabha told media that cow urine and cow dung can be used to treat coronavirus.
"Consuming cow urine and cow dung will stop the effect of infectious coronavirus. A person who chants Om Namah Shivay and applies cow dung on body, will be saved. A special yagna ritual will soon be performed to kill coronavirus," said Chakrapani, according to media report.
Chakrapani also said that he will carry out a special yagna to kill the virus and :end its effects on the world."
Meanwhile, a student studying at Wuhan University from Kerala has tested positive for Novel Coronavirus.
An advisory for Coronavirus from Ministry of Ayush, Government of India suggests Homoeopathy for Prevention of Coronavirus Infections and Unani Medicines useful in symptomatic management of Corona Virus infection to deal with the outbreak of a mysterious new CoronaVirus which is rapidly spreading.
The second Air India special flight to evacuate Indians from Wuhan has left Delhi this afternoon. The first special flight with 324 Indians landed in Delhi earlier today.
The passengers returning from Wuhan will be put up at a separate facility in Haryana’s Manesar set up by the Indian Army.
At the facility, people will be put under observation. A qualified team of doctors and staff members will monitor the situation.
Meanwhile, the death tally in China has risen to 258 with total confirmed cases streaming to 11,791, according to media reports.
World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Coronavirus outbreak as a global health emergency.
Most common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.
Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs. Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing, said WHO.