Management of people entering Nagaland
Reference: Advisory-for Travelers entering Nagaland (14th May, 2020)
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Testing for COVID-19 using TrueNat (revised)
The ICMR allocated two TrueNat Uno machines for the state of Nagaland through the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program. As revised on 19/05/2020, the TrueNat system is now a comprehensive assay for screeningRead More…
GUIDELINE FOR COVID-19 HELPLINE: 1800 345 0019
Government of Nagaland launched a COVID-19 toll free helpline on 04th May, 2020. Any caller from Nagaland or people from Nagaland residing outside the State can avail the services. For the variousRead More…
Authorization of CMOs to issue movement order / permit for patients
Authorization Under the powers conferred by the Nagaland Epidemic Disease (COVID-19) Regulations, 2020 regulation No. 6, the Chief Medical Officers of the district are designated as ‘Authorized persons’ under the Act. TheRead More…
11Apr/20
Has WHO issued any “lockdown protocol”
WHO has not issued or endorsed any “lockdown protocol”
04Apr/20
An “old Chinese doctor” had found a cure to coronavirus -one bowl of garlic.
There is no scientific evidence to support this claim.
Is it true that if you can hold your breath for 10 seconds without discomfort, you don’t have COVID-19?
Holding your breath for more than 10 seconds without discomfort does not prove whether you are infected or not.
04Apr/20
Can we catch COVID-19 from pets?
While there has been one instance of a dog being infected in Hong Kong, to date, there is no evidence that a dog, cat or any pet can transmit Covid-19.
04Apr/20
Can heavy intake of Vitamin-C help in curing Corona infection?
Regular intake of Vitamin C-boosts immunity. However excessive intake is not recommended.
04Apr/20
Does the Coronavirus only affect older people?
People of all ages can be infected by the new coronavirus. Older people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appears to be more vunarable.