23-05-2025
Andhra Health Department issues fresh Covid advisory amid rising concerns
Amid reports of rising cases of Covid-19, the health department in Andhra Pradesh issued an advisory to the Directorate of Public Health & Family Welfare, Andhra Pradesh, in a comprehensive advisory, urged people to adopt stringent precautions in response to emerging health advisory calls for public cooperation and adherence to preventive measures to curb the potential spread of the
As part of the advisory, the Health Department emphasised that the heath authorities should educate the public on the suspension of all mass gatherings, including prayer meetings, social events, parties, and other public stations, bus stands & airports have been instructed to ensure strict compliance with Covid-19 appropriate behavior at crowded transit hubs such as railway stations, bus stands, and attention has been drawn to the safety of vulnerable groups, with the advisory clearly stating: 'Elderly persons (above 60 years) and pregnant women are strictly advised to stay indoors.'The public has also been reminded to practice good hygiene practices, including regular handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and avoiding face-touching. The advisory further recommends the use of face masks in high-risk areas, particularly in crowded or poorly ventilated remains a key element in containment efforts. Citizens displaying any Covid-19 symptoms are urged to get tested immediately. Symptoms include fever, chills, cough, fatigue, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, headache, muscle aches, runny nose, and gastrointestinal issues like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea. Those returning from COVID-affected countries are also advised to undergo testing.'If symptoms are observed, individuals should visit the nearest health facility for confirmation and treatment,' the advisory public has been urged to stay at home if feeling unwell to prevent spreading the infection to preparedness efforts, the health department has instructed all healthcare facilities to maintain adequate supplies of masks, PPE kits, and triple-layer masks. Testing laboratories are expected to operate round-the-clock, equipped with all necessary several Asian countries, including India, have reported a resurgence in Covid-19 cases. The authorities have assured that the situation is under control in the country and that the people do not need to InTrending Reel
