DATED:11/04/2020 ‘Status update: 10 PM. In view of Covid-19 global pandemic, the state of Telangana has strengthened surveillance, contact tracing and containment measures against the possible spread of disease. Total Positive Cases as on today: 503 Information Today Cumulative No. of Active cases 16 393 No: cases cured/ discharged - Govt. / Private Br 96 No. of Deaths 2 14 INITIATIVES TAKEN UP Till date there is no evidence of community transmission in Telangana. 101 Hot Spots are identified in the state. Daily video conference is being conducted by Chief Secretary with all concerned officials from 9am to 11am Diagnostic labs (6) are functional 24/7 to meet the Diagnostic demand. The family contacts and secondary contacts of Markaz, Delhi are being traced, tracked, tested and treated for COVID-19. Containment activity has been taken up in all the districts where the positive cases are reported, ADVISORY AND APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC The Citizens are requested and encouraged to Self-Report at the government health facilities in case of onset of symptoms like fever, cough and breathing difficulty. The Citizens are requested to reach out and report to the nearest government health facility in case they have a travelled to Markaz, Delhi OR contacted any person who has travelled to Markaz, De Please contact 104 in case of any doubts or queries pertaining to signs and symptoms, admission, diagnosis and treatment The Publics requested to stay calm and not to panic. State's taking all the measures to contain the spread of the virus to protect and safeguard the public. To maintain personal hygiene, hand hygiene, social distancing, cough hygiene and other preventive measures. Wash hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water for 20 seconds. ‘Sd/- Director Public Health & Family Welfare Telangana