DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE,
GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA
MEDIA BULLETIN
DATED:28/03/2020 Status update: 10 PM
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.
New confirmed cases on 28.03.2020 = 8 cases
Laboratory & Diagnostics:
Information Today
Cumulative
Total Samples tested positive 8 67
Hospitals Report:
Information Today Cumulative
No. of Active cases 7 65
No: cases cured/ discharged 0 1
No. of Deaths 01 (Brought Dead) 1
General Advisory:
Citizens are requested to kindly adhere to the lockdown and stay indoors.
This will enable us to break the chain of transmission and prevent
infection.
The Public is requested to stay calm and not panic. State is taking all
the measures to contain the spread of the virus to protect and safeguard
the public.
Any person who has been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19
shall watch for symptoms pertaining to covid-19 and access health care
immediately in case of symptoms
To maintain personal hygiene, hand hygiene, social distancing, cough
hygiene and other preventive measures.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds.
To approach the nearest government hospital immediately in case of
onset of symptoms.
To call 104 health help line for all queries pertaining to Covid-19.
Please do not believe rumors, fake news in social platforms.
