CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19)

What is Corona Virus and COVID-19?

Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).

Novel Coronavirus (CoV) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans. WHO has named the disease caused by this Novel Coronavirus (CoV) Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, the infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, and even death.

Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs. Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing.

Key Contacts

National Helpline

• Helpline Number – 1075, 1800-112-545, +91-11-23978046
• Helpline Email ID – ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in OR ncov2019[at]gmail[dot]com

State Helpline

• Helpline Number – 1800-180-5145

Hamirpur District Helpline

• Control Room Number –9956513305

Symptoms

Watch for symptoms

Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.

The following symptoms may appear in 2-14 days after exposure.

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath

Protect yourself and others!

Follow these Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s √

• Practice frequent hand washing. Wash hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub. Wash hands even if they are visibly clean.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a handkerchief/tissue while sneezing and coughing
• Throw used tissues into closed bins immediately after use
• See a doctor if you feel unwell (fever, difficult breathing, and cough). While visiting the doctor wears a mask/cloth to cover your mouth and nose
• If you have these signs/symptoms please call the State helpline number or Ministry of Health & Family Welfare’s 24X7 helpline at 011-23978046
• Avoid participating in large gatherings

Don’ts ×

• Have close contact with anyone, if you’re experiencing cough and fever
• Touch your eyes, nose, and mouth
• Spit in public

When to Get Tested for COVID-19?

• You are not required to get tested for COVID-19 if you do not have any symptoms (Cough, fever, or difficulty in breathing)
• If you have any of the above symptoms and have traveled to any of the COVID-19 affected countries including Italy, Iran, Republic of Korea, France, Spain, Germany, UAE, etc or you are a contact of a laboratory-confirmed positive case immediately call the State Helpline Number or Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India’s 24×7 helpline 011-2397 8046
• The helpline service will note down your contact details and contact you with the testing protocols of COVID-19
• If you qualify as a case for testing as per the protocol, you will be tested at a Government approved lab only.

कोरोना वायरस से सम्बन्धित सूचना देने या सहायता लेने के लिए फ़ोन नंबर :-

जिलाधिकारी कार्यालय स्थित कण्ट्रोल रूम :-

कण्ट्रोल रूम प्रभारी – श्री संजीव कुमार शाक्य, डिप्टी कलेक्टर – 9956513305

• प्रधानमंत्री  राहत कोष 
• अनिवार्य नागरिक अनुदेश
• जिला प्रशासन अपील
• मण्डल के अनुसार जिलो के कण्ट्रोल रूम
• जनपद में किराना की होम डिलीवरी हेतु व्यापारियों की सूची
• जनपद में तय किये गए आवश्यक खाद्य पदार्थो के मूल्य की सूची
• More Information About Noval Corona Virus (COVID-19)
• कोरोना वायरस के लिए माननीय  मुख्यमंत्री जी द्वारा लिया गया निर्णय
• कोरोनावायरस की रोकथाम के लिए जरुरी कदम : माननीय मुख्यमंत्री उत्तर प्रदेश

• COVID19 के संबंध में किसी भी तकनीकी जानकारी के लिए, आप कृपया ईमेल कर सकते हैं

  For any technical enquiry with respect to COVID19, you may kindly email on :-

  technicalquery.covid19@gov.in 

  Aarogya Setu IVRS  1921