District administration Bokaro has stepped up vigil against coronavirus spread across the district. Health officials said, isolation wards have been set up for people who are unwell and are suspected or confirmed to be infected with Coronavirus. Visiting restrictions have been put in place in hospitals and at five mental health and learning disability inpatient units.
There is no need to panic as all requisite steps were being taken to tackle any eventuality, said the official.
Bokaro Deputy Commissioner Mukesh Kumar inspected the preparations for the construction of Isolation Ward at Bokaro General Hospital (BGH) on Tuesday. The DC inspected all the wards of Bokaro General Hospital and instructed to keep hand wash in every ward for hand washing.
DC instructed the officials to put up poster banners etc in every ward for awareness of novel corona virus and directed to make all necessary arrangements in the Isolation Ward as per the issued protocol.
BBVBesides others, Deputy Development Commissioner Ravi Ranjan Mishra, Sub-Divisional Officer Chas Shashi Prakash Singh, Civil Surgeon Dr. Ashok Kumar, Dr. AK Singh, Dr. AK Mishra, Dr. Johnson, Dr. Gautam and others were present during the inspection.Following the Chief Minister’s instructions to stop the spread of coronavirus and intensify vigil, administration has asked people and police to avoid giving permissions for functions or events where public will gather in large numbers taking as precautionary measures, said an official.
Administration also asked public transport service providers to clean vehicles after every commute. The government has advised people not to panic and take necessary precautions by maintaining hygiene, said the official.
The DC instructed all residents of the district to be careful and vigilant for prevention of Novel Coronavirus. He also directed the Civil Surgeon to issue advisory at various public places regarding the safety and security of Coronavirus and the hospital management was also instructed to remain posted with full preparation.
Kumar urged the mass to take special precautions. He asked residents to use clean handkerchief or cloth while coughing and sneezing, keep surroundings clean, avoid going to public events, keep hands clean, use hand wash and maintain a distance of one meter from the person coughing and sneezing.
He appealed to the people to avoid confusion about Coronavirus. Spread awareness among each other about prevention from corona and be cautious.