COVID-19: DC advised all high risk contacts to undergo 7 days home quarantine

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMay 5, 2021

In order to reduce the possibility of spreading the virus in the District, the Deputy Commissioner & Chairman District Disaster Management Authority, West Jaintia Hills has issued an order directing all persons entering the State from outside and all those persons who are identified as high risk contacts are advised to undergo home quarantine for 7 (seven) days, even if the result of the COVID test undergone is negative.

The order has been issued in view of the increase in the number of COVID cases and rise in hospitalizations across the country, there is a need to take precautionary measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the State.

It further states that all persons under quarantine should diligently follow the three recommended COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour at all times, i.e., wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing and practicing hand hygiene.

All persons under quarantine are to closely monitor their health. Upon development of any symptoms of COVID-19, such individuals should self-report to the nearest healthcare facility/ANM/ASHA worker or report their symptoms on 14410-State Level COVID helpline.