No.713/2019-2020

 

WHO has declared the recent Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic, affecting 176 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.

 

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No

Category

New added on

19/3/2020

Cumulative till

19/3/2020

1

Number of persons screened

4296

46038

2

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

1

164

3

Number of persons isolated

NIL

NIL

4

Number of samples collected for test of COVID-19

0

10

5

Number of samples tested positive

NIL

NIL

6

Number of persons hospitalized

NIL

NIL

7

Number of Deaths

NIL

NIL