Kolkata: The West Bengal well being division has adopted a slew of containment methods for Covid-19 “high-risk spots” within the state, with out naming them.
The multi-pronged methods will assist break the chain of virus transmission, in response to the order issued by the division.
“An analysis of the available data reveals that some geographical areas in the state show a higher number of Covid-19 infected persons. As a significant number of these cases can be traced to a few pockets, settlements and families, it calls for heightened vigilance and preventive steps,” the division said.
The order additionally emphasised on the necessity for early detection of circumstances by tracing and monitoring major and secondary contacts of those who have contracted the illness.
“Aggressive listing, tracing and tracking of all primary and secondary contacts will be undertaken with utmost promptness. Asymptomatic, low-risk and secondary contacts will be placed under home quarantine and thereafter closely monitored for symptoms,” it mentioned.
For city areas, the division famous, groups constituted for dengue surveillance could also be roped in for this function, too, following their orientation on this regard.
“They (teams for dengue surveillance) have to be on the lookout for persons with symptoms of influenza, including fever, sore throat, cough and runny nose or symptoms respiratory distress, in any form,” it said, including that surveillance can be enhanced with the assistance of municipal well being staffers and ASHA employees.
Personnel deployed for house-to-house survey should put on masks, gloves and every other protecting gear deemed match by authorities, relying upon the perceived menace of publicity, the division defined.
“Households, hospital wards and localities will be disinfected hypochlorite solution with the help of local bodies,” it added.
West Bengal has reported 147 Covid-19 circumstances to date, in response to the state authorities. Of them seven have succumbed to the illness.
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