DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA
MEDIA BULLETIN
DATED:22/04/2020 Status Update: 8PM
In view of Covid-19 global pandemic, the state of Telangana has strengthened
surveillance, contact tracing and containment measures against the possible spread
of disease.
TOTAL POSITIVE CASES OF COVID-19 = 943
Information Today Cumulative
No. of Active cases 15 725
No: cases cured/ Discharged – Govt/ Private 0 194
No. of Deaths 1 24
DISTRICT WISE NEW POSITIVE CASES TODAY
District wise new positive cases Today
GHMC 10
Suryapet 3
Gadwal 2
Total 15
ADVISORY AND APPEAL TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
➢ The Citizens are requested to wear face masks as it is the first line of defense
against infection. Homemade double layered face masks are effective in
preventing infection. The masks should not be frequently adjusted by touching
on the outer surface. They should be washed every day and can be reused.
➢ In case of any Flu like symptoms (cough, sore throat, running nose, fever,
difficulty in breathing, body pains and headache) even without travel history /
contact history, it is requested to report to the nearest government health facility.
➢ The Citizens are requested to reach out and report to the nearest government
health facility in case they have a travelled to Markaz, Delhi OR contacted any
person who has travelled to Markaz, Delhi.
➢ The Citizens are requested to adhere to the lockdown guidelines and stay indoors.
Staying indoors is the best prevention strategy. Contact 104 in case of any doubts
or queries pertaining to COVID-19.
➢ To ensure that freshly cooked food and safe potable water is consumed. Eat fresh
fruits every day and drink plenty of water.
➢ Senior citizens are requested to stay absolutely indoors, not venture out and to
take regular medication for other conditions like Diabetes, Hypertension etc.
➢ To maintain personal hygiene, hand hygiene, social distancing, cough hygiene.
Frequent hand washing with frothing soap is the best preventive measure.
➢ In view of lockdown, the citizens are encouraged to ensure adequate physical
activity by simple exercises, yoga, meditation.
