Rajiv Bahl

Rajiv Bahl

scientist India

Dr. Rajiv Bahl is the Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), responsible for overseeing public health research and response strategies in India. He recently addressed the rise in Covid-19 cases attributed to new sub-variants of the virus, noting their increased transmissibility while reassuring that they do not appear to cause severe illness, highlighting the importance of ongoing surveillance in managing the pandemic.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
960,337
Power
2,018$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 1,380,004,385 960,337 $2,900,000 2,018$
Totals 1 1,380,004,385 960,337 $2,900,000 2,018$
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Recent Mentions

India India: Dr Rajiv Bahl, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), noted that while the new variants show increased transmissibility, there is no evidence suggesting they cause severe illness. 6

The Times of India: India sees gradual rise in Covid-19 cases, authorities urge caution but say situation under control | India News