nCoV awareness
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, February 11 2020:
An awareness programme on the coronavirus was organised at Don Bosco College, Maram today, reports our correspondent.
Dr Lolee P Mao, District Nodal officer for NPPCD, Senapati, gave a history of the coronavirus which is a threat to the whole world.
He further elucidated the basic principles to reduce general risk of transmission of acute respiratory infections like avoiding close contact with people suffering from infection, frequent washing of hands, avoiding unprotected contact with farm or wild animals, etc.
He also stressed on practicing cough etiquettes (covering of mouth, maintaining distance) and for healthcare facilities to enhance standard infection prevention and control practices.