The Union Ministry of Health has stated that no one has yet to replace Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), introduced as a game-changer, to prevent the spread of COVID-19 with HIV combination drugs, as COVID-19 is prophylactic. The decision has not been taken, as experts report it is removed from the safety guidelines list of medicines prescribed for high-risk individuals, including health workers.
The Ministry has also announced the latest workplace guidelines.
With experts questioning the effectiveness of HCQ, a senior health official said the drug was under review “but no decision has yet been made to drop it.” Since the COVID-19 situation was a dynamic one and now being eased into lockdown, a reorientation was being carried out by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
With the easing of lockdown measures and commencing operations with more offices / workplaces, the Ministry has directed that anyone diagnosed as a suspected / confirmed case of COVID-19 should immediately inform the office authorities and Separate yourself.
However, there was no need to shut down the entire office building / halt work. If one or two cases were detected, a major outbreak would require that the building be closed for 48 hours and disinfected, it said. has gone.
India recorded 4,970 new cases and 134 deaths in the last 24 hours on Tuesday, with a total number of 1,01,139 and 3,163 deaths. According to the data released by the ministry, there are currently 58,802 active cases in the country.
In the last 24 hours, a total of 2,350 patients were cured. “So far, a total of 39,174 patients have recovered from COVID-19. This means that the country is registering a recovery rate of 38.73%. In the release issued by the Ministry, it has been said that the rate is continuously improving.
A record number of 1,08,233 samples were tested on Monday, taking the total to 24,25,742.
Workplace guidelines
The latest workplace guidelines of the Ministry make it mandatory to use a face cover / mask as well as maintaining a physical distance of at least one meter at all times.
“Continuous practice with the hand [for at least 40-60 seconds] even when the hands are not visibly soiled and alcohol-based hand sanitizer [for at least 20 seconds] and strictness of respiratory etiquette Is followed by. Respiratory etiquette involves the strict practice of covering one’s mouth and nose, while coughing / sneezing with a tissue / handkerchief / flexible elbow and disposing of used tissues properly “, The ministry said.
Any employee requesting home quarantine should be allowed to work from home based on the activities of the containment area in their residential areas. It has also been said that no employee suffering from flu-like illness should attend the office and seek medical advice from local health authorities.