Six more COVID-19 cases reported in Telangana
Hyderabad: Six fresh cases of COVID-19 were reported in Telangana on Thursday, December 21, after six cases were reported a day earlier. The number of cases in the state has now reached 19.
Medak and Rangareddy districts reported 1 case each, while 4 more cases of COVID-19 were reported in Hyderabad.
In response to the emergence of new COVID-19 cases in the city, Telangana’s Director of Public Health and Family Welfare has made wearing masks mandatory. As the director said, fines can be imposed for not wearing masks.
COVID-19 cases reported in Hyderabad
Over the past seven days, Hyderabad has recorded 10 of the 19 cases of COVID-19 in the state.
appeal to the public
The Director, in a press release, has appealed to the public to remain vigilant amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in neighboring states.
Children below 10 years of age, pregnant mothers and elderly above 60 years of age are advised to avoid going out unless essential.
In view of the higher incidence of COVID disease in the age group of 20 to 50 years, people are requested to take appropriate precautions while going to work or engaging in essential activities.
Apart from wearing a mask, it is important to maintain a distance of more than 6 feet between people.
People with co-morbid conditions like hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer and/or any other chronic disease are requested to stay indoors and seek medical attention to avoid exposure Avoid any kind of travel except for care. For COVID, the press release said.
