Mah CM asks parents to be alert about any symptoms in children

 

 

 

AMID the raging coronavirus pandemic and some experts warning of a possible third wave, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday appealed to people to consult doctors immediately if children show any symptoms. Addressing paediatricians virtually, the Chief Minister said the immediate diagnosis was the need of the hour. “Don’t be complacent and negligent regarding any symptoms in children. Consult a doctor immediately,” Thackeray said.

 

During his interaction with 6,300 pediatricians from different parts of Maharashtra along with the members of the pediatrics COVID-19 task force and other medical experts via a video link, guidelines for the treatment protocol for children were discussed. The CM hailed the efforts of the medical fraternity in dealing with the pandemic. Thackeray said pediatricians need to comfort parents and not cause fear among them.

 

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