Clustering of corona virus COVID 19 in Jails, church, ship

Clustering of corona virus COVID 19 in Jails, church, ship

Dr KK Aggarwal

President CMAAO, HCFI and Past National President IMA

When we talk about Corona virus spreading in clusters the largest cluster was the Wuhan itself where over five crore people were locked down ending 

up with over 2000 deaths. 

The second largest lock down was in Japanese diamond princess ship where over 3000 patients were locked up and 21%  (634) of them developed COVID 19 virus infection

The third example the cult church in South Korea where one lady infected with the virus spread it to over 30 people attending the church and she also infected multiple people in a hospital where she was treated and one person later died.

Today Shandong province in China reported that 207 cases of the new coronavirus were reported in Rencheng prison as of Feb. 20, citing information from the provincial government. A jail in the Zhejiang province has also reported a total of 34 infections. All of them are inmates, according to Chinese media.  A jail will behave like a ship and end up with 21% getting infected.

One should not do public functions in today’s date in highly COVID 19 affected countries where even one person can become like a super spreader and infect hundreds of others.

Such clusters can also happen when the schools and colleges open in China or the public functions starts in various parts of affected areas.

Droplet and hand wash in schools to be included in the syllabus

Droplet and hand wash in schools to be included in the syllabus

To Sh Narendra Modi Ji

Hon’ble Prime Minister of India

Dear sir

It is clear that like SARS, corona may not cause an epidemic in India due to high temperature, sunlight and humid conditions. But every adversity should be taken up as an opportunity. The opportunity here is

1.     Start droplet infection precautions by way of wearing mask in public places

2.     Hand wash hygiene precautions

Both should be an integral part of school, education.

Dr KK Aggarwal

Recipient of four National Awards (Padma Shri, Vishwa Hindi Samman, Dr B C Roy National Award and National Science Communication Award)

President Confederation of Medical Associations of Asia and Oceania

President Heart Care Foundation of India

Chairman HCFI Round Table on Health & wellness, Building Consensus

Past National President and Past Honorary Secretary General, Indian Medical Association

Time to issue an advisory to schools and colleges regarding Corona Virus

Corona Virus has been declared Public Health Emergency of International concern

Shri Narendra Modi ji
Hon’ble Prime Minister of India

Dear Sir

Since the Corona Virus has been declared Public Health Emergency of International concern the government should immediately issue a school and college advisory regarding everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.

1. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
2. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
3. Avoid close contact with people who are sick with fever, cough or cold
4. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
5. You can sneeze with a sleeve or arm. Do not use your hands.
6. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
7. Stay home if you are sick with any respiratory symptoms, such as fever, cough, shortness of breath and are feeling tired.
8. Try staying away from large groups of people.

Dr KK Aggarwal
Recipient of four National Awards (Padma Shri, Vishwa Hindi Samman, Dr B C Roy National Award and National Science Communication Award)
President Confederation of Medical Associations of Asia and Oceania
President Heart Care Foundation of India
Chairman HCFI Round Table on Health & wellness, Building Consensus
Past National President and Past Honorary Secretary General, Indian Medical Association

31st Jan