Hyderabad|India|June'2009: The Chief Minister Dr.Y.S.Rajasekhara Reddy requested the Government of India particularly the Civil Aviation Ministry to arrange Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to the air passengers in all the flights particularly to those who show symptoms, in order to contain spread of Swine Flu to other passengers. The Chief Minister reiterated that there is absolutely no need for any panic on H1N1 Influenza A (Swine Flu). He held an informal review meeting with senior health officials at camp office today in view of the rumours on the spreading of the flu in the City.

The Chief Minister said that all precautionary measures were taken up and the administration is fully geared up to prevent any sort of spread of the viral flu. Strict instructions have been given already at the airports as well as sea port checking centres in the state that every passenger arriving from abroad should be thoroughly checked and examined. In case of any doubt, the co passengers of the suspected passenger are also being checked again, he said. He also ordered for making additional arrangements for ‘quarantine’ treatment of the patients if needed at the Government Chest Hospital, Erragadda.

The Chief Minister directed the Minister for Medical Education, Mr.Sudarshan Reddy and higher authorities of Medical & Health, Mr.J.Satyanarayana and Mr.L.V.Subrahmanyam to constantly keep in touch with the Government of India for better coordination and continuously monitor the situation on hourly basis. He also directed to ensure availability of required medicines and round the clock medical attention.

Principal Secretary, Health, Mr.L.V.Subrahmanyam appraised the Chief Minister that a high level NICD team of Government of India which has arrived at Hyderabad today has expressed satisfaction about the State Government’s initiatives in preventing the spread of H1N1 Influenza A in the State. The team has promised more coordination in picking up samples and conveying test results quickly.

Mr. Subrahmanyam also appraised the C.M. that he is visiting the Chest Hospital everyday and closely monitoring the situation. He said that each and every passenger is being thoroughly checked and only suspected cases like those having the symptoms of the flu are being referred to the Chest Hospital at Erragadda besides the one at Vanasthalipuram where all necessary arrangements have been made to examine and treat the patients.

Reachout's News Bureau
 June' 2009