Question : Leprosy in Corona Virus Patients

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:
(a) whether people infected with Corona virus are getting affected by leprosy after treatment in several States/UTs of the country; and
(b) if so, the steps proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)
(a): No case has been reported from any States/UTs, where people infected with Corona virus are getting affected by leprosy after treatment.

(b): Not applicable, in view of (a) above.

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