Panic sets in among Hyderabadis
Individuals and families who have visited China are getting inquiries from their cousins, aunts, uncles and neighbours whether they have any symptoms.
HYDERABAD: There is panic among families, whose near and dear visited China during the last one month. Doctors say they are being bombarded with inquiries whether these visitors should opt for a check-up.
The advice of doctors in such cases is that in case visitors to China are experiencing persistent symptoms of cough, cold, dry throat or fever, they must report to the Fever Hospital in the city. Otherwise, they can take it easy.
Dr Sanjiv Singh Yadav, secretary, Indian Medical Association (Telangana chapter), said, “It is important to practice hand washing and proper manners when coughing. People sneeze and cough into everyone around them. Prevention is the most important and this practice will go a long way in dealing with all types of viruses.”
Individuals and families who have visited China are getting inquiries from their cousins, aunts, uncles and neighbours whether they have any symptoms. Everyone is being cautious in meeting or greeting a “China returnee”. At the social level, no one wants to send out invites for dinners or parties to those who have just travelled to China.