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Telangana Issues Advisory on Seasonal Covid Rise
The state health department in Hyderabad has issued an advisory because there has been a small increase in Covid-19 cases.
This is a normal seasonal rise, similar to last year.
The advisory suggests that older people and those with health problems should be careful and avoid crowded places.
The government says there is no need to worry because there is no new dangerous version of the virus.
They are also watching the situation closely to make sure everything is safe.
State health department issued an advisory due to a slight seasonal uptick in Covid-19 cases.
Elderly and individuals with pre-existing health conditions are advised to take basic precautions.
The rise in cases is mild and similar to the trend observed during the same period last year.
There is no evidence of increased disease severity or the emergence of any new variant of concern.
The state health department is closely tracking the situation and following the surveillance protocol laid down by the Union health ministry.
- Who
- State health department, elderly people, individuals with underlying health conditions
- What
- Issuance of advisory on seasonal Covid rise
- Where
- Hyderabad
- When
- Friday
- Why
- To urge basic precautions due to a slight seasonal uptick in Covid-19 cases
Precautionary Measures
No Cause for Concern
Public Health Advisory
Precautionary Measures
Elderly and those with underlying health conditions should take basic precautions to avoid crowded and poorly ventilated places.
No Cause for Concern
There is no cause for concern as the rise in cases is mild and seasonal.
Key facts
- Advisory Issued By
- Director of Public Health
- Target Group
- Elderly and individuals with pre-existing health conditions
- Recommended Precautions
- Avoid crowded and poorly ventilated places, follow basic health precautions
- Surveillance Protocol
- State health department is following the protocol laid down by the Union health ministry
- Assessment Agencies
- Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, and other expert agencies
Quotes
Dr B Ravinder Naik
Director of Health, Telangana Health Department
“"In Telangana, we are continuously monitoring the COVID-19 situation in coordination with timely inputs from the Government of India. We are maintaining surveillance as per the guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,"”
thehansindia.com
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