Respiratory Illness: China ‘walking pneumonia’ outbreak: Govt issues urgent advisory to states, UTs for respiratory illness preparedness | India News
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The directive encompasses the implementation of the ‘Operational Guidelines for Revised Surveillance Strategy in the context of Covid-19,’ aimed at strengthening the healthcare infrastructure at both state and district levels.
The move comes as a precautionary measure to ensure that the country is well-equipped to handle any potential challenges in the wake of emerging health concerns.
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One of the key aspects of the advisory is the close monitoring of trends related to Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) by district and state surveillance teams.
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The increase in respiratory illness is reportedly attributed to common causes such as Influenza, Mycoplasma pneumonia, and the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. However, the health ministry has reassured the public that the situation is under close scrutiny, and there is currently no need for alarm.
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