In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the district administration has taken all preventive measures to tackle any possible threat. “Those who have visited virus-hit countries in the last 14 days are advised home quarantine and they will be closely monitored by the Health Department,” District Medical Officer (DMO) V.V. Officials have been deployed for monitoring the situation and the nodal officers in PHCs and CHCs have been instructed to regularly update the District Medical Officer, District Surveillance Officer and epidemiologist. Infected persons will experience fever, breathing problems and cough within 14 days and all are advised to follow strict cough hygiene. All preventive measures should be taken before going near persons with fever and pulmonary problems.

Source: The Hindu January 24, 2020 18:01 UTC