Don't create coronavirus panic by spreading fake WhatsApp messages: TN Health Secretary

The number of coronavirus cases is doubling every 10 days in Tamil Nadu. In an interview with India Today TV, state Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan said the main reason for the spike is people not wearing masks in public spaces. He also requested people not to create coronavirus panic by spreading fake WhatsApp messages.Q – In just 10 days, coronavirus cases have doubled. What seems to be the reason?A: The main reason is complete negligence in following Standard Operating Procedures like wearing masks in public places. It started especially in February with gatherings like weddings, birthday parties and funerals. But now, it is compounded with political gatherings. All parties should make sure that only 50 per cent of people are at a public gathering and they wear a mask. Corona attacks people without protection. With recent outbreaks in banks or like in a school at Thanjavur, we’ll be tracking 30 to 40 contacts.Q – People are panic-stricken about another lockdown; is there a chance for it?A: We are not the authorities to impose lockdown but as public health officials, we request people not to create panic by spreading fake coronavirus WhatsApp messages. Yesterday, I saw a message attributed to a…
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