People under quarantine advised to stay home for another week: Meghalaya Govt

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 27, 2020

The health department has issued advisory asking all those who have visited Bethany Hospital on or after April 6, to stay under home-quarantine for one more week.

The advisory was based on the recommendation of the State Medical Expert Committee (SMEC) constituted by the state government.

“All those who have visited Bethany Hospital on or after 6th April, 2020 are advised to stay under home-quarantine for one more week upto 4th May, 2020,” Commissioner & Secretary in-charge health department Sampath Kumar said on Monday. 

He said all those who have visited Bethany Hospital Shillong or Nongpoh before April 6, have completed the quarantine period. 

“They are required to compulsorily wear mask (respiratory etiquette), practice hand-hygiene (using hand-sanitizer / washing hands frequently with soap) and maintain social distancing in both work place and home environment,” the advisory said. 

It also stated that irrespective of the date of visit to Bethany Hospital, if anyone is having symptoms of dry cough, fever and difficulty in breathing please report immediately to 108 or visit nearest hospital so that the Government can take steps for testing.