Published 23:54 IST, March 3rd 2020

Helpdesk, passenger screenings at Lucknow International airport to curb Coronavirus spread

The Chief Medical Officer of Lucknow Narendra Agarwal on Tuesday said that passengers coming from various countries are being screened.

Reported by: Digital Desk
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
null | Image: self
Advertisement

Chief Medical Officer of Luckw Narendra Agarwal on Tuesday said that passengers coming from various countries are being screened for dely vel Coronavirus to prevent it from spreing any furr. A helpdesk has also been set up at International Airport. 

As per news ncy ANI, Chief Medical Officer said, "We are screening passengers coming from various countries and a 24x7 helpdesk has also been set up at international airport."

Advertisement

RE | Coronavirus outbreak: Hyatt Regency Delhi asks staff to undergo self-quarantine procedure

He furr ded, "Six doctors and eight paramedical staff have been deployed at helpdesk. People are being informed about precautions for disease by distributing pamphlets and a self-declaration form is also being filled by passenger."

Advertisement

A total of 71 isolation wards have been arranged in state capital of Uttar Presh, Luckw. Wards have been arranged at King George Medical University, Lok Bandhu hospital, Civil Hospital, Balrampur Hospital, and SGPGI Luckw. 

RE | Republic TV hosts special session with doctors; answers all questions about Coronavirus

Advertisement

He stated, "Total of 71 isolation wards have been arranged at King George Medical University, Lok Bandhu Hospital, Civil hospital, Balrampur Hospital, and SGPGI Luckw." As per medical officer, 248 people have been put under watch in Luckw. people are possibly to have Coronavirus symptoms as y have returned from a foreign trip. 

RE | Coronavirus outbreak: 120 schools shut across France to contain dely virus

Advertisement

He furr explained, "So far 248 people have been under watch. re were 6 cases in Luckw out of which 5 have tested negative for Coronavirus while a report of or persons is awaited."

As per reports, 6 cases were have been registered out of which 5 have tested negative for Coronavirus whereas report of one person is still awaited, he said. 

Advertisement

Coronavirus Alert:

As vel coronavirus spres from China around globe, India appears especially at risk because of its dense population, patchy health-care system and high rate of migration. At same time, government is decked up as a step of precaution across various cities in nation. 

RE | Is re a Coronavirus vaccine? Here's where quest to prevent & cure currently stands

Im Credits: PTI

23:54 IST, March 3rd 2020