The medical association has issued advisory to its state and local branches to take necessary preparatory steps in case of COVID outbreak in their areas
Amid a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in some countries around the world, the India Medical Association (IMA) has issued an advisory to contain the spread of the virus.
As per the advisory, “In view of the sudden surge of COVID cases in different countries, Indian Medical Association alerts and appeals the public to follow COVID appropriate behaviour with immediate effect. As per the available
reports, nearly 5.37 lakhs new cases have been reported in last 24 hours from major countries like USA,
Japan, South Korea, France and Brazil. India has reported 145 new cases in last 24 hours out of which
four cases are the new China variant – BF.7.”
“With the robust infrastructure in public as well as in private sector, dedicated medical manpower, proactive leadership support from the government and availability of sufficient medicines and vaccines, India will be able to manage any eventualities as done in the past. IMA appeals to the government to upscale the preparedness for any such situation as seen in 2021 by issuing necessary instructions to the concerned ministries and departments to make available the emergency medicines, oxygen supply and ambulance services”, the advisory reads.
The medical association has issued advisory to its state and local branches to take necessary preparatory steps in case of COVID outbreak in their areas. IMA has appealed to all its member to work proactively as done in the past to combat the outbreak. As of now, the situation is not alarming and therefore there is no need to panic. Prevention is better than cure.
The IMA advised all to take the following necessary steps to overcome the impending COVID outbreak:
- Face masks are to be used in all public places
- Social distancing is to be maintained
- Regular hand washing with soap and water or sanitisers
- Public gatherings like marriages, political or social meetings etc. to be avoided
- Avoid International travel
- Consult the doctor in case of any symptoms like fever, sore throat, cough, loose motions etc
- Get your COVID vaccination including precautionary dose at the earliest
- Follow the government advisory issued from time to time