Excelsior Correspondent
MANDI, Mar 23: The staff of Sub District Hospital Mandi appealed the general public to stay at home and avoid to come hospital premises except there is any emergency.
The medical staff appealed public to use precautionary measures as ordered by the Government and be aware of all hazardous effects of Coronavirus.
In a statement issued here, the Hospital administration said that hospital remains abuzz with hundreds of patients and their attendants and people at large should limit visiting hospital unnecessarily to prevent transmission of the Coronavirus.
It further said that people should cooperate with medicos to safeguard the lives of patients.
“It is a fact that our hospitals are epicenter of communicable diseases. Therefore it is advised to visit hospitals only in extenuating circumstances,” the statement added.
Moreover, doctors asked people not to bring children unnecessarily to hospitals and requested the people to visit Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and nearby health facilities for minor ailments and avoid district and tertiary care hospitals.
Dr Manoj said that the doctors and all medical staff dealing with patients should be provided PPE (Personal Protection Equipments).
The doctors appealed the Government to keep the security of medical staff also on priority.