Dimapur, March 21 (MExN): As precautionary steps to prevent and control the outbreak of COVID-19 in Dimapur district, DC Anoop Khinchi, IAS has issued the measures to be followed with immediate effect.
The Dc in an advisory has requested all faith based organizations advised to refrain from holding any social and religious functions which may see the gathering of large number of people.
Faith based organizations are requested to use their platforms to disseminate the messages to their members/people in the mode and manner as found most suitable and effective by them:
• To practice social distancing which means maintaining a greater than usual physical distance from other people or of avoiding direct contact with people or objects in public places. A minimum of one meter distance from other people may be maintained in religious centers/houses of worship, hospitals, malls, market places, restaurants, public transport, etc.
• Avoid all non-essential travels, going to crowded places, markets as far as possible. c) Keep number of guests minimal if social events cannot be postponed.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces like doorknobs, tables and handrails regularly with soap. To avoid close contact with anyone suffering from cold, cough or flu like symptoms.
• Refrain from shaking hands and hugging as a matter of greeting.
• Create habits and reminders to avoid touching face and to cover mouth and nose while sneezing and coughing.
• Wash hands frequently before interacting with any sick or old person or a person having chronic medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, obesity, cancer and other such ailments that suppress the immune system and wherever possible provide a protected space for such persons in the homes.
• Avoid spitting in open spaces/public places.
• To use face masks to cover one's nose and mouth for personal protection if caring for individuals who have symptoms such as cough and fever.
