COVID-19: Centre advises states to raise awareness, form response teams

5 Mar 2020

COVID-19: Centre advises states to raise awareness, form response teams

COVID-19: Centre advises states to raise awareness, form response teamsWe have been reading about the COVID-19 outbreak on a global scale.

Closer to home, India has confirmed 30 cases so far - fifteen Italian tourists and others related to people who travelled to Italy recently. All people who came in contact with the patients are also being tested.

What has been the government's response?

The central government has advised all states and Union Territories (UTs) to raise awareness of the virus among students and schools. Read about steps for precaution here.
 	States are also advised to form rapid response teams to be prepared for all emergencies.
 	COVID-19 screening units will be set up in all airports and seaports across the country.
 	India has sent a medical team to Iran to scan Indian citizens and prepare to bring them back to India.
 	The Delhi govt. has said that all primary schools in Delhi will remain shut till 31 March. It has also distributed 3000 face masks.

What is happening globally?

Over 95,000 cases have been confirmed in more than 80 countries while over 3300 people have died.
 	Apart from China, the most number of cases have emerged in South Korea, Iran and Italy.
 	In Italy, the government has it is shutting down all schools until mid-March.
 	A large number of world sports events have been cancelled or postponed. Many football matches are also being played without spectators.

On a lighter note, Vietnam released a catchy pop song to educate people on the coronavirus. You can also watch it below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9YirNgAzXI

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