As Covid-19 cases surge in many countries, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged the government to upscale its preparedness
IMA in its advisory has asked ministries and departments to make oxygen supply, ambulances and medicines available. The medical body also said that there is no reason to panic now and that prevention is better than cure
As per IMA, in the last 24 hours, 5.37 lakh new cases have been detected in the US, Japan, South Korea, France and Brazil, while India has reported 145 new cases, out of which four are from the new Covid variant BF.7 from China
The IMA has listed Dos and Don’ts to battle any COVID outbreak in India in light of the recent corona cases in China, the US and other countries
IMA has advised to wear face masks in public places and maintain social distancing
Hands must be washed regularly with soaps and sanitisers, as per the IMA
The IMA has asked citizens to avoid public gatherings such as weddings and meetings. The IMA also raised an alert to avoid international travel
Consult doctor in case of symptoms like fever, sore throat, cough or loose motion, the IMA said
The IMA has urged Indians to get COVID vaccinations, including the precautionary dose
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