Coronavirus: Health Clinic opens at Mysore Airport

Mysuru: As a precautionary measure for the prevention and control of Coronavirus, Airport Authority, in association with Health Department, has opened a counter at Mysore Airport premises in Mandakalli, which began functioning this morning.

Speaking to Star of Mysore, District Surveillance Officer Dr. Shivaprasad said, “We have opened a counter at Apollo Clinic located at the premises of Mysore Airport. On arrival of every flight here at the Airport, a team comprising a Health Officer and an assistant, who will be available at the counter, will examine passengers with symptoms. In case a person is suspected to have been infected with the Coronavirus, he or she will be shifted to a separate Ward for treatment. We are also distributing brochures and literature to educate people about the disease.”

Following a Coronavirus case being reported in Kerala, the Mysuru District Administration and the Health Department are on high alert and have taken precautionary measures.

This post was published on February 3, 2020 6:39 pm