Centre asks states to review hospital preparedness amid China pneumonia scare, says ‘no need for alarm’
mysterious pneumonia outbreak in China, even as it underlined that there is “no need for alarm". “All States and Union Territories are advised to implement ‘Operational Guidelines for Revised Surveillance Strategy in the context of COVID-19’," it said in a media release.
The health ministry added that it has taken note of the reports that indicate a surge in respiratory illness among children in northern China, and is proactively monitoring the situation. “This is noted to be important in view of the ongoing influenza and winter season that results in an increase in respiratory illness cases.
Government of India is closely monitoring the situation and indicated that there is no need for any alarm," it stated. (This is a developing story)Milestone Alert!
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