Rahul launches helpline for Covid patients

May 01, 2021 11:39

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a medical advisory helpline to help those battling Covid-19 at a time when the country has been ravaged by the second wave of the deadly virus. He has also appealed to doctors to join the battle against Covid-19.

In a tweet on Saturday, Rahul Gandhi wrote, "India needs to stand together and help our people. We have launched Hello Doctor a medical advisory helpline. Please call +919983836838 for medical advice."

Rahul Gandhi then went to appeal to doctors and medical professionals to join the battle against Covid-19 and help those in need of medical advice.

This comes at a time when India on Saturday recorded over 4 lakh fresh Covid-19 cases and over 3,500 deaths in a global record. India now has over 32 lakh active coronavirus cases across states.

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