Delhi bans fuel for old vehicles, Karnataka sees surge in heart attack deaths in Hassan
And in Karnataka, Hassan district has reported 23 cardiovascular-related deaths in 40 days, prompting the Chief Minister to form an expert committee to investigate the cause within 10 days. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah suggested a potential link to COVID-19 vaccines, a claim that contradicts Indian Council of Medical Research studies. The committee, led by Dr. Ravindranath from Jayadeva Institute, will examine various factors including lifestyle, stress, and undiagnosed conditions, with victims ranging from 19 years old. The government has launched health schemes like Hriday Jyoti and Gruha Arogya to monitor public health.
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