UNB, Dhaka :
The National Technical Advisory Committee (NTAC) on Covid-19 has placed five recommendations to contain the current Covid surge in Bangladesh.
The committee issued the recommendations following its 53rd meeting held on Wednesday.
The recommendations are:
– Covid-19 positive patients will remain in isolation for up to 10 days after showing covid symptoms. Besides, people who come in contact with Covid patients with no symptoms do not need to be quarantined, but they must wear a tight mask.
– The committee recommended the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to increase surveillance in all ports of entry, including airports, to ensure proper health guidelines issued by the government.
– All-time emergency treatment of all Covid-19 and non-Covid patients in all government hospitals is recommended to be ensured.
– It is recommended to take steps for the implementation of the Cabinet’s notification regarding covid restrictions by involving all stakeholders such as leaders of Transport Owners’ Association, Shop Owners’ Association, and Restaurant Owners’ Association.
– The committee recommended the government to distribute free masks to the public to ensure that people wear masks. It is also recommended to the public representatives and religious representatives to encourage people to wear masks properly and follow other hygiene rules.
