Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) Date 25.04.2020

Hyderabad: 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 OF COVID-19 = 990                 

DISTRICT WISE NEW POSITIVE CASES TODAY

ADVISORY AND APPEAL TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

• The Citizens are requested to wear face masks as it is the first line of defense against infection. Homemade double layered face masks are effective in preventing infection. The masks should not be frequently adjusted by touching on the outer surface. They should be washed every day and can be reused.
• In case of any Flu like symptoms (cough, sore throat, running nose, fever, difficulty in breathing, body pains and headache) even without travel history / contact history, it is requested to report to the nearest government health facility.
• 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.
• The Citizens are requested to adhere to the lockdown guidelines and stay indoors. Staying indoors is the best prevention strategy. Contact 104 in case of any doubts or queries pertaining to COVID-19.
• To ensure that freshly cooked food and safe potable water is consumed. Eat fresh fruits every day and drink plenty of water.
• Senior citizens are requested to stay absolutely indoors, not venture out and to take regular medication for other conditions like Diabetes, Hypertension etc.
• To maintain personal hygiene, hand hygiene, social distancing, cough hygiene. Frequent hand washing with frothing soap is the best preventive measure.
• In view of lockdown, the citizens are encouraged to ensure adequate physical activity by simple exercises, yoga, meditation.