Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) Date 12.04.2020

 In view of Covid-19 global pandemic, the state of Telangana has strengthened surveillance, contact tracing and containment measures against the possible spread of disease.

Total Positive Cases as on today: 531

 SPECIAL INITIATIVES FOR OTHER ESSENTIAL SERVICES

• Blood Banks: Blood is being made available at all government Blood banks issued through Institute of Preventive Medicine (IPM) at Hyderabad to meet the emergency requirement.
• Pregnancy and delivery Care: Uninterrupted Services are being provided to the pregnant women and at the time of Delivery. Specific preventive measures are being taken at the time of Delivery.
• 108 Services: The 108 services an be sought at all timesfor all Health related emergencies.

 INITIATIVES TAKEN UP

• Till date there is no evidence of community transmission in Telangana.
• 202 Hot Spots are identified in the state.
• Daily video conference is being conducted by Chief Secretary with all concerned officials from 9am to 11am.
• Diagnostic labs (6) are functional 24/7 to meet the Diagnostic demand.
• The family contacts and secondary contacts of Markaz, Delhi are being traced, tracked, tested and treated for COVID-19.
• Containment activity has been taken up in all the districts where the positive cases are reported.

ADVISORY AND APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC

• The Citizens are requested and encouraged to Self-Report at the government health facilities in case of onset of symptoms like fever, cough and breathing difficulty.
• The Citizens are requested to reach out and report to the nearest government health facility in case they have a travelled to Markaz, Delhi OR contacted any person who has travelled to Markaz, Delhi.
• Please contact 104 in case of any doubts or queries pertaining to signs and symptoms, admission, diagnosis and treatment.
• The Public is requested to stay calm and not to panic. State is taking all the measures to contain the spread of the virus to protect and safeguard the public.
• To maintain personal hygiene, hand hygiene, social distancing, cough hygiene. To wash hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.