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Corona Virus cases in India rises to 40 with detection of 5 confirmed cases in Kerala and one more in Tamilnadu.They all have travel history to Italy.
In a significant move, ITBP disinfected the bus in which the Italian passengers had travelled to Rajasthan and Agra at its the Chhawla camp quarantine facility on Sunday.
Emergency Manager (EM) magazine has predicted on 3rd March,2020, that Kerala will be a hotspot for COVID 19 infections. With a total cases of 8, it is under high threat again.
On Sunday,Kerala has declared an all-around alert. It is reported that The state police has warned that those who come from countries, where coronavirus infection is high , have to compulsorily report to health authorities.If someone fails to do so ,he /she will face prosecution
A resident of West Bengal ,who returned home from Saudi Arabia, was admitted to an isolation ward in a government hospital with fever and cough . He is being suspected for the coronavirus infection as per health department sources.
It is reported that one more confirmed case of COVID 19 in Tamilnadu has arrived. One of these two has come into contact with 27 people. This action of the 45-year-old coronavirus patient in Tamil Nadu, has created a big threat of spread of infection in the state.
These all 27 have been placed under home surveillance, Health Secretary Beela Rajesh informed media on Sunday.
International media is repeatedly questioning the preparation of India to fight COVID 19. In fact,some of them love to bash Indian government on health front.Some media reports speculate that India will be the second to China in terms of number of COVID 19 infection.
However, present situation indicates that western nations were less prepared than India.In spite of lesser population,low population density and advance medical facilities many western countries failed to check corona virus attack.These nations are located far away from China.
Till date, action of Indian Government is highly professional , humanitarian and effective. Indian government acted swiftly and rescued their citizens from China well in time.It managed these travellers very effectively. Role of ITBP in this whole excercise is highly praiseworthy.ITBP is managing Chawla quarantine facility and screening at airport in New Delhi.
Indian Government at New Delhi is keeping a close watch on the situation and a number of effective measures have been taken to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Health Ministry has directed AIIMS & JIPMER Pondicherry to prepare isolation wards for COVID 19 victims.
However, now the real threat will be increasing gradually. The spread of COVID to more than 90 nations and start of return of Indian workers from western countries and Gulf will be a real test of Indian preparedness.
On Sunday, Cabinet Secretary took the 16th review meeting. All the preparations to bring Indian citizens from Iran were elaborately discussed which are at an advance stage.
Since the disease has spread over more than 90 countries with over 1 lakh cases worldwide, the States/ UTs have been asked to enhance community surveillance as per the list of passengers provided to the States/UTs.
Indian Government took a bold and wise decision ,In view of rising cases from France, USA, Spain) that there will be dedicated aerobridges of these countries( France, USA, Spain) also in addition to the 12 countries.
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan is continuously monitoring and reviewing the status, actions taken and future preparedness of States. Also, Secretary (HFW) is reviewing the situation with States/UTs on a regular basis.
The Indian Health Ministry has appealed to the people to observe the Dos and Don’ts, coughing etiquettes, hand-washing and avoid large gatherings. Emergency Manager magazine also appeals to all citizens to take precautions and follow all guidelines issued by WHO and governments.
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