COVID-19 | Don’t self-medicate or go to hospital for routine check-ups, says Health Ministry advisory for aged people
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 | Don’t self-medicate or go to hospital for routine check-ups, says Health Ministry advisory for aged people

The Hindu  

Stating that the course of COVID-19 tends to be more severe in the case of the elderly population, resulting in higher mortality, the Union Health Ministry has issued a health advisory, listing some “dos” and “don’ts” for reducing the transmission of the virus among the aged section. The “dos” also include exercising, taking the daily prescribed medicines regularly, postponing elective surgeries like cataract surgery or total knee replacement and cleaning frequently-touched surfaces with a disinfectant. “If you develop fever, cough and/or breathing difficulty, immediately contact nearest healthcare facility and follow the medical advice rendered,” the advisory said. It also listed some “don’ts”, including not coughing or sneezing into bare hands or without covering the face and not going near people suffering from fever and cough. If you develop fever, cough and/or breathing difficulty immediately contact nearest health care facility and follow the medical advice rendered DON’Ts Do not cough or sneeze into your bare hands or without covering your face.

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