GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI

DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION: SCHOOL BRANCH

OLD SECRETARIAT: DELHI-110054

No. F. DE.23 (386)/Sch.Br./2019/,.,27 Dated:2 612- k )--c'

CIRCULAR

Sub:- Regarding Preventive measures and Advisory for Novel Coronavirus

Disease.

We are aware that the Novel Coronavirus is reported from China & 24 other
countries and there are a few positive travel related cases in India also. Though much is
not known about the disease dynamics, it is evident that there is human to human
transmission. As of now, there is no drug or vaccine available to manage this disease.
Hence preventive measures become crucial to stop spread of this disease.

Therefore, all the Heads of Govt.. Govt. Aided & Unaided Recognized schools under
DoE are directed to sensitize the students and staff members during the morning
assembly for creating awareness about preventive interventions such as freqauent hand
wash, respiratory etiquettes (using handkerchief over mouth while coughing/sneezing,
use of tissue paper or using the sleeve of shirt covering upper arm, staying away from
school when sick, avoiding public gathering etc.) will help in preventing/reducing
transmission of not only this disease, but also large number of other communicable
diseases, notably flu like illnesses.

In this regard, the D.O. letter No.Secy(HFW)/IMP/Cornavirus/2020 dated 05.02.2020

of Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare. Government of India and advisory received from Directorate General of Health
Services, Govt. of NCT of Delhi are enclosed for imparting valuable information contained
therein.

This issues with approval of the Competent Authority.

Ends: As above
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DDE (SCHOOL)

All Heads of Govt., Govt. Aided & Unaided Recognized Schools under Directorate of
Education through DEL-E

No. F. DE.23 (386)/Sch.Br./2019/-2 -) Dated: 0 )-0

Copy to:-

1. PA to Secretary (Education).
2. PA to Director (Education).
3. All RDEs/DDEs (District/Zone) to ensure compliance.
4. System Analyst (MIS) for uploading on the website.
5. Guard file.

OSD (SCHOOL)
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D.O.No. Secy(FIFW)/IMP/Cornavirus/2020
PREETI SUDAN, lAS
Secretary Dated : 5th February, 2020

Dear A

You may be aware of the Novel Coronavirus reported from China and 21
other countries, 3 travel related case in India. Though much is not known about
the disease dynamics, it is evident that there is human to human transmission. As
of now, there is no drug or vaccine available to manage this disease. Hence
preventive measures become crucial to stop spread of this disease.

Creating awareness among university/college students about preventive

interventions such as frequent hand wash, respiratory etiquettes (using
handkerchief over mouth while coughing/ sneezing, use of tissue paper or using
the sleeve of shirt covering upper arm, staying away from college when sick,
avoiding public gatherings etc will help in preventing/ reducing transmission of
not only this disease, but also large number of other communicable diseases,
notably flu like illnesses. Further, such informed youth can be agents of change
for their family, community and beyond.

In view of the above, you are requested to take up with State Education
Departments, central universities and other autonomous teaching institutions
under your ministry to sensitize their students these simple public health
measures that will go a long way in preventing spread of Novel Coronavirus
disease. An information pamphlet is enclosed which would come handy for the
teachers to sensitize the students.
YduicsincerOly

(Pree i Sud n)
Shri Amit '<hare
Secretary
Department of Higher Education
Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi

Copy to: Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs for similar action.

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January 15, then get 1.5 clays or have been in in breathing within
yourself tested for contact with any person 28 days of return.
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 Noval Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)-General Advisory for Public
The 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Wuhan coronavirus, is a contagious virus that causes
respiratory infection, can transfer from human to human.
Symptom
• Fever
• Difficulty in Breathing
• Coughing
• Tightness of Chest
• Running Nose
• Head Ache
• Feeling of being Unwell
• Pneumonia
• Kidney Failure
Incubation Period: 14 days asymptomatic
Mode of transmission
Human Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) most commonly spread from an infeCted person to other
through:
• The air by coughing and sneezing
• Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hand
• Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or
eyes before washing your hands
How to reduce risk of Coronavirus infection (2019-nCoV)
• Clean hand with soap and water or alcohol based hand rub
• Cover nose and mouth when coughing & sneezing with tissue or flexed elbow
• Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu like symptoms
• Avoid frozen meet
• , isolation of symptomatic patients for atleast 14 days.
DO's and DON'T's

DO's
• Cover your nose and mouth with
disposable tissue or handkerchief
while coughing or sneezing
• Frequently wash your hands with
soap and water
• Avoid crowded places
• Person suffering from Influenza like
illness must be confined at home
• Stay more than one arm's length
distance from persons sick with flu
• Take adequate sleep and rest
• Drink plenty of water/liquids and eat
nutritious food
• Person suspected with Influenza like
illness must consult doctor
DON'Ts
• Touching eyes, nose or mouth with
unwashed hands
• Hugging, kissing and shaking hands
while greeting
• Spitting in public places
• Taking medicines without consulting
doctor
• Excessive physical exercise
• Disposal of used napkin or tissue paper
in open areas
• Touching surfaces usually used by
public (Railing, door gates, etc)
• Smoking in public places
• Unnecessary testing

24*7 Control Room has been established at DGHS (HQ), may be contacted for any query
related to nCoV-2020
Ph: 011-22307145, 22300012, 22300036
Steps for Hand washing

Wet hands with water; Apply enough soap to cover Rub hands palm to palm;
ail hand surfaces;

Right palm over left dorsum with Palm to palm with lingers interlaced: Backs of fingers to opposing palms
interlaced finqura and vice versa: with fingers interlocked;

Rotational rubbing of left thumb Rotational rubbing, backwards and Rinse hands with water;
clasped in right palm and vice versa; forwards with clasped fingers of right
hand in left palm and vice versa;

Dry hands thoroughly Use towel to turn off faucet; Your hands are now safe.
with a single use towel;
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