Goemkarponn desk
PANAJI: The Directorate of Health Services, Panaji, has informed that there has been a rise in cases of COVID-19 in the State of Goa and it is also seen in many other states in India.
Active cases are 103 as on March 19, 2023. Two H3N2 cases have been detected in the state of Goa and are doing well and being followed up.
Surveillance is ongoing in the state of Goa for covid-19 and Influenza as per Ministry Guidelines.
DHS has advised the general public to follow up COVID appropriate behaviour as follows: Observe good personal hygiene; Practice frequent hand washing with soap; Follow respiratory etiquettes – cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing as far as possible try to cough in your elbow; Avoid close contact with people who are unwell or showing symptoms of illness, such as cough, runny nose etc.; Wear a mask if you have respiratory symptoms such as cough or runny nose; Wear a mask in crowded places; School going children to be at home when unwell and to consult a doctor; People with Comorbidity and elderly to contact nearest Health Centre on having any flu-like symptoms.
DHS has also advised not to spit in public and not take medicine without consulting your doctor, as informed by the Department of Information and Publicity.
