The outbreak of COVID-19 has now spread to various countries. At this point, there are\u00a0NO\u00a0<\/b>COVID-19 cases in\u00a0GRENADA<\/b>. However, in view of the current situation, Grenadian Health Authorities are expanding their surveillance to cover a wider area of travel to affected areas.<\/p>\n
This means that the island is on what is referred to as Importation Transmission Watch (ITW).\u00a0These include assessing exposure to risks, monitoring events in the region, and providing pre- travel training. Pre-trip risk assessment, education and preparation can markedly reduce the likelihood of an incident disrupting normal everyday life, trade and travel. One person while on a holiday\/leisure or business trip can result in risk of transmission by virtue of contact importation.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
Apart from mainland China, these include the following countries and cities: Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Italy. Health Authorities are also advising people to avoid non-essential travel to these areas, and are reminding those who choose to do so that on their return, they can be quarantined for a maximum of 14 days.<\/p>\n
The MOH advises people who develop a fever, cough or shortness of breath within 14 days of visiting the above listed countries, to contact their family doctor and the Health authorities on\u00a0440-2649\u00a0<\/b>during regular working hours (i.e., 8:00am\u20134:00pm),\u00a0417-1079<\/b>,\u00a0or 417-2562\u00a0<\/b>after regular working hours, weekends and holidays.<\/p>\n
These travelers are advised to refrain from visiting health centers or the casualty department in the first instance.<\/p>\n
The general public is reminded to take the necessary precautions for prevention of respiratory infections:<\/p>\n
CLEAN:\u00a0<\/b>Clean hands often by washing with soap and water or using alcohol hand rub.<\/p>\n
CONTAIN:\u00a0<\/b>Contain germs by staying at home if unwell; do not go to work or school until your health condition is improved. Do not visit patients in hospital if you are sick.<\/p>\n
COVER:\u00a0<\/b>Use a tissue to cover your mouth and nose when you cough and sneeze and not into to your bare hands.<\/p>\n
BIN:\u00a0<\/b>Used tissues immediately. DO NOT leave used tissue laying around as it can lead to contamination.<\/p>\n
DO NOT sneeze or cough into your hands as you may contaminate objects and people that you touch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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