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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Staff Reporter

COVID-19: DMHO threatens legal action against rumour-mongers

East Godavari District Medical and Health Officer B. Satya Suseela on Monday warned of legal actions against those circulating fake information on the spread of coronavirus.

In an official release, Ms. Susheela has said that an official communication would be issued if any positive case was registered in the district. By Monday evening, as six persons have been sent to the isolation ward and they were under the observation of the doctors at the Government General Hospital in Kakinada.

“The screening of those who are arriving from foreign countries is being done and people also could share the information about any persons suffering from the COVID-19 symptoms through phone numbers 1800 425 3077 and 0884 2356196,” said Ms. Susheela.

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