GOVERNMENT OF MIZORAM

HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT

 

COVID-19 BULLETIN

Date:31.3.2020

 

WHO has declared the recent Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic, affecting 200

countries & territories as International Public Health Emergency of International Concern. In

this context, Government of Mizoram has strengthened the surveillance and control measures

against the disease. Since February 2020, all passengers arriving at LengpuiAirport and Land

Border Check Points are being screened.In wake of COVID-19 outbreak, the general public

is advised to adhere to health advisories issued by the State Government. People at large

should follow the cough etiquette and do frequent hand-washing with soap and water. Those

who have arrived from the COVID-19 affected countries/state should remain under home

isolation for 14 days from the date of arrival in the state, even if they do not have any

symptoms. They should contact the Help Line no.102 (Toll Free)/0389-2323336/2318336 in

case of any queries and for those who develop fever with cough or difficulty of breathing

during this period.

 

Status of State Surveillance of COVID-19(Time: 30.3.2020 12Noon – 31.3.2020 12:00 Noon)

S/No Category New added on

Date:31.3.2020

                                                                                                                New added on                  Commulative till

                                                                                                                31.3.2020                             31.3.2020

1. Number of persons screened                                                       216                                         61579

2. Number of persons quarantined                                                   0                                              200

3. Number of persons advised for home quarantine                     0                                              2449

4. Number of persons isolated                                                            0                                              8

5. Number of samples collected for test of COVID-19                  6                                              50

6. Number of samples tested positive                                             0                                              1

 7.Number of persons hospitalized                                                  0                                              1

8. Number of deaths                                                                           0                                              0

 

 

SD/-

Dr.F.LALLIANHLIRA)

Principal Director

Health and Family Welfare Department

Mizora