DK DC directs Health Department to take precautionary measures in the wake of Corona Virus scare
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner, Sindhu B Rupesh on Wednesday urged the schools not to pressurize students to go for Corona Virus tests and checkups if the students complain of common fever. She added that the administration has received complaints that schools were pressing for Corona Virus checkups even if the students were suffering from common fever.
Sindhu Rupesh on Wednesday chaired a meeting with District Health Administration and other authorities in the wake of Corona Virus scare in the state.
The Deputy Commissioner also added that the Department of Education has already issued a circular on the precautionary measures that should be taken in the wake of Corona Virus and that schools should abide by it. She also opined that since the examinations will commence soon, pressing the students for unnecessary checkups will lead to extra pressure and confusion among the students.
Speaking to media after the meeting, Sindhu added that the administration has undertaken all the precautionary measures in the wake of spread of the virus. She also added that strict measures are in place at Mangaluru International Airport to check the arriving passengers from international destinations. She added that if any passenger is found to be infected with the virus they would be shifted to Wenlock Hospital in the city in Ambulance.
She further directed the officials of health department to train doctors and medical staffs to adequately deal with Corona Virus cases while also instructing all the hospitals in the District to report flu and fever cases to the Health Department. She then directed the NMPT officials to check all the passengers arriving at the NMPT on cruise ships.
Officials of various departments of District Administration were present during the meeting.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
