Wearing mask necessary in Punjab; Health dept issues advisory regarding new variant of Corona JN.1

Chandigarh: After the arrival of the new variant of Corona JN.1 in the country, the Punjab government has also come in alert mode. The Punjab government has issued new guidelines to protect against the new variant. The Health Department of Punjab has made it mandatory for people to wear face masks to protect themselves from.

Chandigarh: After the arrival of the new variant of Corona JN.1 in the country, the Punjab government has also come in alert mode. The Punjab government has issued new guidelines to protect against the new variant. The Health Department of Punjab has made it mandatory for people to wear face masks to protect themselves from Corona.

According to the new advisory issued by the Health Department, people have been warned to avoid going to crowded places. If you have to go, then wear a mask and maintain distance from each other. The government has ordered civil surgeons of all the districts to come on alert mode and take appropriate steps for rescue by following the guidelines.

Doctors and paramedical staff are required to wear masks

In the advisory issued by the Punjab government, it has been made mandatory for doctors, paramedical staff and other health workers posted in hospitals to wear masks. Apart from this, patients and their attendants coming to hospitals will have to compulsorily wear masks.

Get tested if you have fever, cough or difficulty in breathing.

If any person feels that his body is lifeless. He is having high fever. Along with fever, there is body ache and difficulty in breathing. If cough and cold are also troubling you, then get yourself tested immediately.

Covering of nose and mouth

Cover your nose and mouth with a handkerchief or elbow while sneezing. Wash hands frequently or use sanitizer to clean hands.