GOVERNMENT OF MIZORAM

HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT

COVID-19 BULLETIN

 

Date:23.3.2020

 

WHO has declared the recent Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic, affecting 192 countries & territories as International Public Health Emergency of International Concern. In this context, Government of Mizoram has strengthened the surveillance and control measures against the disease. Since February 2020, all passengers arriving at LengpuiAirport and Land Border Check Points are being screened.In wake of COVID-19 outbreak, the general public is advised to adhere to health advisories issued by the State Government. People at large should follow the cough etiquette and do frequent hand-washing with soap and water. Those who have arrived from the COVID-19 affected countries/state should remain under home

isolation for 14 days from the date of arrival in the state, even if they do not have any symptoms. They should contact the Help Line no.102 (Toll Free)/0389-2323336/2318336 in case of any queries and for those who develop fever with cough or difficulty of breathing during this period.

 

Status of State Surveillance of COVID-19(Time: 22.3.2020 12Noon – 23.3.2020 12:00 Noon)

S/No Category New added on

Date:23.3.2020Cumulative tillNo.sdfdfhfdhDate:23.3.2020

No.         Category                                                                                              New added              Commulative till

                                                                                                                                On 23.3.20           dated : 23.3.2020

1. Number of persons screened                                                                         566                         59496

2. Number of persons quarantined                                                                       1                              180

3. Number of persons advised for home quarantine                                        321                          2159

4. Number of persons isolated                                                                               0                              0

5. Number of samples collected for test of COVID-19                                     5                              16

6. Number of samples tested positive                                                                 0                              0

7. Number of persons hospitalized                                                                       0                              0

8. Number of deaths                                                                                               0                               0

 

 

SD/-Dr.F.LALLIANHLIRA)

Principal Director

Health and Family Welfare Department

Mizoram