New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): The Rajya Sabha will on Wednesday hold a discussion on the statement made by Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan a day earlier regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the steps taken by the government.

The Union Health Minister had said on Tuesday that the countrywide COVID-19 lockdown prevented approximately 14 lakh to 29 lakh cases and 37,000 to 78,000 deaths.

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He also said India has one of the lowest cases and deaths per million in the world.

The Union Minister's statement came at a time when India's COVID-19 tally has crossed the 49-lakh mark on September 15.

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The monsoon session of Parliament commenced from Monday with several precautionary measures due to the coronavirus pandemic. The session is slated to conclude on October 1. (ANI)

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