Avoid crowded places: Union Health Ministry amid surge in COVID-19 cases
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With Covid-19 cases surging significantly, the Union ministry of health has advised people to avoid crowded places when unwell and practice hand hygiene.A series of technical review meetings were held on early this week under the chairmanship of Dr Sunita Sharma, Director General of Health Services (DGHS) with representatives of Disaster Management Cell, Emergency Management Response (EMR) Cell, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and Central Government Hospitals in Delhi and with representatives from all States and UTs to evaluate the current Covid-19 situation and preparedness measures, official sources disclosed.India has so far reported 4302 cases, with an increase of 864 cases in the past 24 hours-While most cases are mild and managed under home care, the surveillance has been intensified. State and District surveillance units under IDSP are closely monitoring Influenza Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI).Testing is recommended for all admitted SARI cases and 5% of ILI cases, sources added.They further said that 'Positive SARI samples are sent for genome sequencing'..Since January 1, 44 deaths have been reported so far. 'These have happened in those with pre existing illnesses'. Union Health Ministry has been closely monitoring the situation and instructed the states to ensure availability of oxygen, isolation beds, ventilators, and essential medicines.A mock drill assessing oxygen supply systems (PSA plants, LMO tanks, MGPS lines) was also conducted on June 2.'Facility-level preparedness mock drills are planned for June 4 and 5'.Individuals with acute respiratory illness have been advised to self-monitor and seek medical care if symptoms worsen.
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