Published 18:29 IST, March 15th 2020

Coronavirus: BJP chief Nadda urges members to spread awareness, postpone party programmes

As coronavirus cases in the country have gone up to 107, BJP chief Jagat Prakash Nadda has issued an order for all BJP state units to postpone programs

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As coronavirus cases in country have gone up to 107, BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nda has issued an order for all BJP state units to postpone all kinds of major programmes of party. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday is leing a conference of SAARC leers on coronavirus. PM said that re is a need to prepare but t panic. 

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Precaution against Coronavirus 

While re is vaccine to protect against this family of viruses, WHO has released a list of precaution that must be followed amid worldwide outbreak of virus:
 

  • Wash your hands frequently
    Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash m with soap and water. Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
     
  • Maintain social distancing
    Maintain at least 1-meter distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. 
    Avoid touching eyes, se and mouth. 
     
  • Practice respiratory hygiene
    Make sure you, and people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and se with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. n dispose off used tissue immediately. 
     
  • If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care as soon as possible
    Stay home if you feel unwell mildly. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately. National and local authorities will have most up to date information on situation in your area. re are helpline numbers.
     
  • Stay informed and follow vice given by your healthcare provider, stay away from fake news 
    Stay informed on latest developments about COVID-19. Follow vice given by your healthcare provider. Stay away from fake news.

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18:29 IST, March 15th 2020