WHO has declared the recent Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic, affecting 213 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. With the undertaking of State Government and approval of ICMR, COVID-19 laboratory is now functional at Zoram Medical College(ZMC), Falkawn and Civil Hospital, Lunglei. Rapid Antigen Test is also functional all over Mizoram. 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. All are reminded to continue to strictly follow social distancing measures and to refrain from organizing public events unless unavoidable.
The Mizoram (Containment and Prevention of COVID-19) Ordinance, 2020 promulgates that spitting in public and improper donning of face mask, leaving or escaping the designated quarantine/isolation facility before completion of the stipulated time are all punishable offences. As per the Ordinance, those who are quarantined should follow guidelines strictly and should avoid any activity endangering the safety of the public. 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.
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Dr.PACHUAU LALMALSAWMA
State Nodal Officer(COVID-19)
Health & Family Welfare Department
Government of Mzoram
STATUS OF STATE SURVEILLANCE OF COVID-19 (Time: 19.8.2020 5:00pm – 20.8.2020 5:00 pm)
As per data received from Integrated Diseases Surveillance Programme (IDSP)
S.No | Category | Newly added on Date: 20.8.2020 | Cumulative till Date: 20.8.2020 |
1 | Number of persons screened | 385 | 155088 |
2 | COVID-19 SAMPLE TESTED | ||
| NICED – Kolkata | - | 5 |
Guwahati Medical College | - | 12 | |
Silchar Medical College | - | 41 | |
Rapid Antigen Test | 386 | 4169 | |
Lunglei Civil Hospital (Truenat – PCR) | 33 | 1504 | |
Zoram Medical College(ZMC) | 481 | 23245 | |
Number of samples tested | 900 | 28976 | |
3 | Number of Suspects hospitalized at SRHF-ZMC | 1 | 334 |
4 | Number of patients/suspects admitted at DCHC |
| 9 |
5 | Number of patients/suspects admitted at CCC |
| 470 |
6 | NUMBER OF CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES | ||
Guwahati Medical College | - | 1 | |
Rapid Antigen Test | 12 | 162 | |
Lunglei Civil Hospital (Truenat – PCR) | 0 | 66 | |
Zoram Medical College, Falkawn (RT-PCR) | 1 | 644 | |
Number of COVID-19 Confirmed positive cases | 13 | 873 | |
7 | Number of positive cases Hospitalized | 13 | 873 |
8 | Number of persons cured/discharged | 18 | 402 |
9 | Migrated | 0 | 2 |
10 | Number of active cases | 13 | 471 |
11 | Number of death due to COVID-19 | 0 | 0 |
MIZORAM COVID-19 CASES
Date: 19th August, 2020, Wednesday Time: 11:00PM
| CUMULATIVE CASES | DISCHARGED | ACTIVE CASES | PERCENTAGE FROM TOTAL ACTIVE CASE |
Assam Rifles | 101 | 53 | 48 | MILITARY/ PARAMILITARY 44.17 % |
NDRF Lungverh | 32 | 32 | 0 | |
BSF | 230 | 66 | 164 | |
CRPF | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
Indian Army & CIJWS | 4 | 1 | 3 | |
Truckers | 129 | 0 | 129 | TRUCKERS 26.38 % |
Civilians/Others | 367 | 228 | 139 | CIVILIANS/OTHERS 28.43 % |
Frontline Workers | 6 | 1 | 5 | FRONTLINE WORKERS 1.02 % |
TOTAL | 873 | 384 | 489 |
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Cases with no history of travel outside the state: 66 Those (cases) who entered from other states: 807 | ||||
Status of Positive cases today: - Truckers: 12, Civilians/Others: 1 Total: 13 | ||||
Source: Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) DHS:H&FW Department, Mizoram
STATUS OF SUSPECTED/PATIENTS TREATED IN
COVID CARE CENTER AND DEDICATED COVID HEALTH CENTER
As per data received from Integrated Diseases Surveillance Programme (IDSP)
(As on 20.8.2020 5:00PM)
NAME OF DISTRICT | DEDICATED COVID HEALTH CENTER(DCHC) | COVID CARE CENTER(CCC) |
Aizawl East | 0 | 76 |
Aizawl West | 0 | 94 |
Lunglei | 0 | 43 |
Siaha | 0 | 0 |
Champhai | 4 | 0 |
Kolasib | 0 | 171 |
Serchhip | 5 | 73 |
Lawngtlai | 0 | 10 |
Mamit | 0 | 0 |
Saitual | 0 | 1 |
Khawzawl | 0 | 0 |
Hnahthial | 0 | 2 |
TOTAL | 9 | 470 |
