Swiss Flight To Zurich Aborts Take-Off At Delhi Airport After Engine Failure Scare; 6 InjuredThe Ebola virus disease has been rising rapidly, putting the entire world on high health alert. The disease is rare but highly dangerous, and countries have increased health checks at airports to stop its spread. Keeping this in mind, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) has now issued an important advisory for international passengers. Read on to know more!
Delhi Airport Issues Advisory For Ebola Virus Diseases
On Thursday, May 21, Delhi Airport shared an advisory on its social media handle. In the advisory, the airport mentioned that travellers arriving or transiting through Ebola-affected countries should immediately report to health officials if they feel unwell. As per Hindustan Times, one day before the airport issued the advisory, the Union Health Secretary held an important meeting with different state governments. Why? To check how prepared India is to handle Ebola cases and what safety steps should be taken if the disease spreads.
As per Delhi Airport, Congo, Uganda and South Sudan are high-risk countries. Passengers travelling from these nations, or those who recently passed through them, have been told to stay alert for symptoms and cooperate with health checks at the airport.
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What Are The Symptoms Of This Disease?
As per the advisory, travellers should watch for signs such as fever, weakness, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, sore throat and unexplained bleeding. Authorities also asked passengers who had direct contact with the blood or body fluids of a person suspected or confirmed to have Ebola to immediately report to the airport health officer or health desk before completing immigration clearance.
The advisory further stated that travellers who experience symptoms within 21 days of arrival should seek medical help without delay and inform healthcare officials about their travel history. Authorities stressed that early reporting can help prevent the disease from spreading further.
If you’re experiencing any of the above-mentioned symptoms, don’t take them lightly!
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FAQs
What are symptoms of Ebola virus?
The symptoms of Ebola virus are fever, weakness, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, sore throat and unexplained bleeding.
Why Delhi Airport is on high health alert?
The Delhi Airport is on high alert to stop spreading of Ebola virus from passengers coming or transiting from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.
What should you do if you experience Ebola Virus symptoms?
If you experience Ebola virus symptoms, seek medical help immediately and inform healthcare officials about your recent travel history.