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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Youth dies of kidney ailment in Salem; doctors clarify Covid not the cause amid mask panic in Coimbatore
Meanwhile, in Coimbatore, misinformation about a mandatory mask rule for visitors at the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) caused panic on Saturday. Earlier, following a nationwide rise in Covid-19 cases, the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH) had advised the public to wear masks and maintain physical distancing. However, a security guard at CMCH mistakenly announced via a public address system that wearing face masks was compulsory for all visitors. The message was further circulated by vendors outside the hospital selling face masks, leading to confusion and concern among the public. Hospital Dean Dr A. Nirmala clarified that the announcement was made in error. 'A private firm that provides security and housekeeping services to CMCH had asked its staff to wear PPE kits, masks, and gloves for their own protection. The security staff misunderstood this instruction and conveyed it incorrectly to the public,' she said. An internal inquiry was held, and staff were instructed not to make such announcements on their own. Dr Nirmala added, 'There is no government order making masks compulsory. However, wearing masks is still advisable as respiratory infections tend to spread during the rainy season.' She further clarified that there is currently no alarming rise in fever cases or Covid-19 infections in Coimbatore. 'Some misinformation led to unnecessary panic among visitors,' she said.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Use of masks advised at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital as precautionary measure
Use of masks has been advised for all visitors and patients at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital as a precautionary measure against COVID-19. Public announcements regarding this were made on Saturday at the hospital. A. Nirmala, Dean of CMCH, told The Hindu masks were advised to be worn only as a precautionary measure and were not mandated. She said there had been no COVID-19 cases reported in the district. However, during the recent rain, there was a possibility of other respiratory infections spreading, although no increase in such cases had been observed so far. 'There is no need to worry. We are advising the public as per the Health Department's instructions,' she added.
