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COVID-19 is not transmitted through meat, egg or fish: Giriraj Singh

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COVID-19 is not transmitted through meat, egg or fish: Giriraj Singh

New Delhi, Mar 05 (ANI): Union Minister for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Giriraj Singh said that coronavirus is not transmitted through meat, egg or fish."Some people are creating panic due to lack of knowledge regarding coronavirus. Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Dairying Department has already clarified that COVID-19 is not transmitted through meat, egg or fish," said Giriraj Singh. "I came to know that the Lucknow District Magistrate has banned sale of meat in the district. I request district magistrates to consult with Govt of India and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) before issuing any advisory on coronavirus," the Animal Husbandry Minister further stated.

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