write a letter to the editor of the newspaper,the Arunachal times , Itanagar to create awareness related to Corona virus among people
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ITANAGAR, Mar 8: No case of Covid-19 has been detected in Arunachal as of date, and the state has strengthened all surveillance and containment measures against the possible spread of the virus, the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme’s (IDSP) State Surveillance Officer, Dr L Jampa, said in a release on Sunday.
The health department has advised the public to adhere to the health advisories issued by the state government.
“Public should follow proper respiratory/cough etiquette by covering the nose and mouth using handkerchief/towel while sneezing/coughing and do frequent hand washing with soap and water. Those who have arrived from Covid-19 affected countries should remain under strict home quarantine if they are found to be asymptomatic, while in the symptomatic, the IDSP will make arrangement for the sample collection for testing by PCR in either GMC/RMRC, ICMR Dibrugarh,” the release said.
The health department had already written to all the deputy commissioners on 30 January, instructing them to review preparedness, activate surveillance, and spread awareness on the coronavirus, it said.
A 24×7 control room has been set up at the state IDSP unit to respond to queries related to the coronavirus, such as travel advisories, guidance documents and the do’s and don’ts.
“Anyone requiring information may contact the control room at 9436055743, 8837052402 and 9999723102,” the release said.
It said isolation wards for Covid-19 positive cases have been identified at the district hospitals/general hospitals, the TRIHMS, and the BPGH (Pasighat).
“Till date, as per information shared by the central government with the IDSP’s state surveillance unit, there are 12 people from Arunachal Pradesh who have travelled from Covid-19 affected countries. Out of the 12, six are presently based outside the state and are asymptomatic, and their contact details have been shared with the respective state SSUs.
“Two passengers, who are also asymptomatic, are in the state and have been advised home quarantine for 14 days from their date of arrival and are under daily observation by the district surveillance unit (DSU),” it said.
“As the contact details of the remaining four passengers are not available, the DSUs are currently in the process of tracking and physically verifying their whereabouts,” the release said.