Will Conduct Early Screening Of Influenza Cases: Delhi HM

Many cases are being registered this time in the country…

New Delhi: On Friday, 17 March 2023, Delhi HM Saurabh Bharadwaj said the city government has directed authorities to conduct early screening to detect cases of influenza in Delhi.

While addressing a press conference, he said though the increase of seasonal influenza is usually over by the month of March, many cases are being registered this time in parts of the country.

Mr. Bharadwaj also said that the city government has no plan for making masks mandatory. The focus is on taking precautionary measures such as avoiding public places, washing hands, etc, he added.

"People who have had severe asthma or Covid-19 are among those impacted the most by influenza. More precaution is needed for aged above 65, children below five years of age, and those suffering from lung diseases," he said.

The Delhi HM said the Centre has issued a Covid advisory for six states, but the National Capital is not on the list.

"However, we are issuing an advisory to check the spread of influenza. The precautionary measures to be followed in case of influenza and Covid are the same," Mr. Bharadwaj said.

"Instructions have been issued to district surveillance units, health facilities, and government hospital authorities to monitor the situation on a daily basis.

All districts have been asked to start early screening to detect cases," he said.