Precautionary measures adopted by india to tackle covid-19
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The state government’s prompt response to COVID-19 can be attributed to its experience and investment made in emergency preparedness and outbreak response in the past during Kerala floods in 2018 and especially, the NIPAH outbreak in 2019. The state used innovative approaches and its experience in disaster management planning came in handy to quickly deploy resources and put up a timely and comprehensive response in collaboration with key stakeholders. Active surveillance, setting up of district control rooms for monitoring, capacity-building of frontline health workers, risk communication and strong community engagement, and addressing the psychosocial needs of the vulnerable population are some of the key strategic interventions implemented by the state government that kept the disease in control.
A high-level committee led by the Chief Minister, Health Minister, Chief Secretary and the Principal Secretary (Health) has been set up to monitor, coordinate and guide actions in the field. The State Control room led by the Principal Secretary, Mission Director, National Health Mission, Directorate of Health Services, and Directorate of Medical Education; and its various sub-committees are closely monitoring the various aspects of COVID-19 response. Early release of technical guidelines on contact tracing, quarantine, isolation, hospitalization, infection prevention and control, and extensive capacity-building for all cadres of health and other interlinked departments played a critical role in managing the situation.
Early preparation was the key
The leadership helmed a robust response to the novel coronavirus disease very early, following the news of outbreak in China in January 2020. As the state registered India’s first COVID-19 case on 30 January 2020, the Government declared a health emergency in the state, after two more cases were confirmed on February 2 and 3, 2020. The initial response focused on surveillance and screening of all incoming passengers from China and others who had come in close contact with these travelers. The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) and the office of Kerala State Disaster Management Authority provided support to the Health Department for response and mitigation efforts. Response to an outbreak of this severity and seriousness requires a collaborative and participative approach. The enabling environment owing to the high literacy rate in the state and high-level political and administrative commitment provided the much-needed impetus in the fight against this pandemic.
Systemic investment in strengthening health infrastructure
The government has been systematically investing in strengthening its health infrastructure. During the pandemic, the state government set-up at least two COVID-19 dedicated hospitals in each district to treat the positive cases with well-trained staff and team from all specialities. State and District Medical Boards were constituted to bring out treatment and discharge protocols and assess each positive case.
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Avoid touching your face , especially your eyes, nose and mouth.
Wash your hand frequently with soap and water or use alcohol-based rub.
Seek immediate medical advice if you have fever, cough or are experiencing breathing difficulties
When coughing or sneezing, discard the used tissue immediately into a closed bin.
Maintain distance of at least 1 metre from someone who is coughing or sneezing
When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue
f you have cough, fever, and difficulty in breathing, wear a mask correctly and seek medical advice
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