Amid rising concerns over Ebola, A.P. steps up surveillance at airports
Medical teams stationed at three airports and three ports to screen passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countries for any symptoms
The Department of Health, Medical and Family Welfare in Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) has increased surveillance at three airports – Bhogapuram (Visakhapatnam), Vijayawada, and Tirupati – in response to rising concerns over the Ebola outbreak spreading across neighboring countries. The outbreak, which is spreading faster than previous outbreaks, is currently the second-largest Ebola outbreak on record.
A video conference held by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on November 5 involved State governments discussing precautionary measures. A.P. Health Secretary G. Veerapandian reported that isolation beds, medical personnel, and emergency equipment have been prepared for potential cases. Additionally, medical teams have been deployed at the three airports to screen passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countries for symptoms.
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