Dimapur, Feb. 28 (EMN): The new travel advisory issued by the Centre’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare was highlighted at the second meeting of the Kohima District Task Force (DTF) on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) which was held in the Deputy Commissioner’s Office chamber, Kohima on February 28.
An update from DPRO, Kohima informed that SDO (Dev.) Kohima Shaying Sheu chaired the meeting and office of the chief medical officer, Medical department, shared the latest status of surveillance report on novel coronavirus.
The new travel advisory, which has added more countries to the earlier list, stated: “Indians have been advised to refrain from non-essential travel to Republic of Korea, Iran and Italy while people coming from Republic of Korea, Iran and Italy or having such travel history since 10th February 2020 may be quarantined for 14 days on arrival to India.”
“The COVID-19 cause illness ranging from common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), CoV and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). The common symptoms include fever, cough and difficulty in breathing.
“To protect oneself and others from getting sick if recently travelled to China (within last 14 days) or had possible contact with an nCoV infected person - it is advice to stay in home isolation for 14 days after the return, sleep in separate room and limit contact with other family members and avoid visitors. To cover nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing; to avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu like symptoms (maintain a distance of at least one metre from any individual),” read the press release.
It added that people should maintain hygiene by washing hands after sneezing or coughing; while caring for the sick; before, during and after preparing food; after handling animals or animal waste, etc.
‘In case if one develop fever, cough or difficulty in breathing anytime within 28 days of return from China, wear a mask immediately and report to the nearest medical facility as advised and not to panic,’ the press release added.
Medical officers from various sub health centres and VAS Chiephobozou also attended the meeting besides DTF members.