Ebola: Kerala to monitor travellers from affected nations for 21 days
The Kerala Health department is implementing mandatory health surveillance for travelers from Ebola-affected countries for up to 21 days. This precautionary measure comes despite no reported cases of Ebola in India. Health officials emphasize the importance of awareness and preparedness in light of the state's high volume of international travel.
- ▪Travelers from countries with reported Ebola cases will be monitored for 21 days upon arrival in Kerala.
- ▪No Ebola cases have been reported in India, and officials urge the public not to panic.
- ▪Passengers are advised to report any symptoms associated with Ebola to health authorities immediately.
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The Kerala Health department will place travellers arriving from countries flagged by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Union Health Ministry for reporting Ebola cases under mandatory health surveillance for up to 21 days after their arrival in Kerala.The State Rapid Response Team, which met here on Thursday under the chairmanship of Health Minister K. Muraleedharan, said the measure was being adopted as an additional precaution. Officials clarified that no Ebola cases have been reported in India so far and that there was no cause for panic.
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