WHO has declared the recent Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic, affecting 188 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 Lengpui Airport   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:21.3.2020 12:00 Noon - 22.3.2020 12:00 Noon)

Sl No

                       Category

 New added on    22/3/2020 

          Cumulative till 

              22/3/2020

1

Number of persons screened

       3519                

                 58930

2

Number of persons quarantined (Returnees from COVID-19 affected countries)

          7

                  179

3

Number of persons advised for home quarantine (returnees from States/UTs in India)

        582

                   1838

4

Number of persons isolated

         0

                    0

5

Number of samples collected for test of COVID-1

         0

                  11

6

Number of samples tested positive

         0

                   0

7

Number of persons hospitalized

         0

                   0

8

Number of Deaths

         0

                   0