DC orders 7-day quarantine for COVID-negative entrants in WJH

JOWAI, May 5: In another attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the district, West Jaintia Hills Deputy Commissioner has directed all persons entering the state from outside and those identified as high-risk contacts to undergo home quarantine for seven days even if their test result comes out negative.
All persons under quarantine should diligently follow the three recommended COVID-19-appropriate behaviour at all times — wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing and practicing hand hygiene, the order said. They are to closely monitor their health and upon development of any COVID symptoms, self-report to the nearest healthcare facility/ANM/ASHA worker or state-level COVID helpline 14410.