No need to panic, adopt COVID appropriate behavior: IMA
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has said that there is need to panic but COVID19 appropriate behavior needs to be adopted to prevent the spread of the deadly pandemic, which has claimed over 5 lakh deaths in the two years.
The IMA pointed out that as of now the situation is not alarming and therefore there is no need to panic.
“In view of the sudden surge of COVID cases in different countries, Indian Medical Association alerts and appeals to the public to follow COVID appropriate behaviour with immediate effect,” the IMA said in a press release issued on December 22, 2022.
As per the available reports, nearly 5.37 lakhs new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours from major countries like the USA, Japan, South Korea, France and Brazil.
India has reported 145 new cases in the last 24 hours out of which four cases are the new China variant – BF.7.
“With the robust infrastructure in public as well as in private sector, dedicated medical manpower, pro- active leadership support from the Government and availability of sufficient medicines and vaccines, India will be able to manage any eventualities as done in the past,” the IMA pointed out
The national doctors’ body has urged government to upscale the preparedness for any such situation as seen in 2021 by issuing necessary instructions to the concerned Ministries and Departments to make available the emergency medicines, oxygen supply and ambulance services. The IMA said that it has issued advisory to its state and local branches to take necessary preparatory steps in case of COVID outbreak in their areas. IMA also appeals to all its members to work proactively as done in the past to combat the outbreak.
The IMA said that face masks should be used in all public places and social distancing should be maintained.
The IMA emphasis on regular hand washing with soap and water or sanitizers and avoiding public gatherings like marriages, political or social meetings.
It has stressed on avoiding international travel and consulting the doctor in case of any symptoms like fever, sore throat, cough, loose motions etc.
“Get your COVID vaccination including precautionary dose at the earliest and follow the government advisory issued from time to time,” the IMA said.
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