Mysuru: The health department official in the border area was at a high warning after the Norovirus case in the Wayanad district in neighboring Kerala.
The authorities have decided to continue screening for Covid-19 and Norovirus symptoms at checkpost Bavali until further orders from the district administration.
“We launched a travel awareness on Tuesday after the Norovirus report in a neighboring country,” explained HD Kote Health Officer Taluk Dr.
Ravi Kumar T.
on Wednesday, the official meeting was held at DB Kuppe Primary Healthcare Center where officials from various departments.
, Wanwadi workers, Asha workers, and members of Grama Local Panchayat were present.
In the meeting, stakeholders are given information about norovirus symptoms that include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, etc.
Officials were asked to report every symptomatic person other than those who came from Kerala, with local authorities.
“We have asked local authorities to oversee local developments.
Door-to-Door monitoring will be continued.
We have asked Panchayat Asha members, Angganawadi and Grama to report whether there are people who develop norovirus symptoms,” explained Dr.
Ravi Kumar.
Every day, hundreds of vehicles and locals travel between HD Kote and Kerala parts for various purposes.
Because this border area has a large tribal population, the authorities maintain strict vigilance to ensure Norovirus does not spread on the mark.