The statewide programme aims to check 2.25 crore families for symptoms of Influenza Like Illness (ILI), Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) and co-morbidities. The idea is to effectively curtail the spread with necessary care and also reduce the number of Covid-19 casualties. Also Read: India’s Covid-19 tally closer to 5 million, but daily case count drops to 83,809“Those with Covid-19 symptoms will be recommended a swab test. Besides, health workers will also impart health education to people, especially on Covid-19,” said a health official. “I want citizens who love Maharashtra to share responsibility and participate in the campaign,” Thackeray said on Sunday.

Source: Hindustan Times September 15, 2020 05:57 UTC