In anticipation of a second wave of infection, the authorities have been asked to take all necessary measures to deal with any situation.
After asking people to avoid unnecessary travel, the government has asked officials to identify potential ‘super-spreaders’ such as grocery store owners, people who provide door-to-door services, those who work in the field of transport, workers, security guards deployed in housing societies among others.
“The house-to-house survey and contact tracing must be done on a war footing,” the circular said.
The circular also asked authorities to continue surveying people suffering from a flu-like illness, and the house-to-house survey and contact tracing should be done on a war footing.
The government has also asked the authorities to ensure that there is no lax laboratory testing, to ensure an uninterrupted supply of oxygen and proper management of ambulances in hospitals.
“People have been advised to wear masks and follow all hygiene and social distancing rules, such as washing their hands regularly, avoiding spitting in public areas and unnecessary travel,” the director of health services, the Dr. Archana Patil.
On Wednesday, Maharashtra reported 5,011 new cases, bringing the tally to 17,57,520. With 100 new deaths, the death toll in the state rose to 46,202.
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