Meghalaya Health department issues guidelines on coronavirus

Staff Correspondent

Shillong: With regard to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in China and neighbouring countries, the State Health department said that there are no cases of the virus in the State and advised the public to stay calm, not to panic and not to spread rumours through social media.

In a statement issued here on Thursday, the Health department handed out guidelines for persons with no symptoms but travelled from China or affected countries. They are: Strict home quarantine for 28 days from the date of departure from the affected country; restrict outdoor movement and avoid sharing common spaces in your house such as living room, TV room, dining room and wear facemask; wash hands frequently with soap and water; If symptoms of fever, cough or breathlessness occurs report to the 24X7 helpline number 108 or to the state/district health teams that are monitoring you on a daily basis. The department also issued some general guidelines. The are: Avoid close contact with people who are on home quarantine and those who are sick; frequently wash your hands with soap and water; avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands; cover your nose and mouth when you cough sneeze with a tissue/towel.

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