Fever survey across Telangana on the cards

HYDERABAD: With no definite treatment protocol in place and a vaccine yet to be introduced, a coronavirus screening survey in the state looks likely. Asha workers are likely to get the responsibility to conduct this survey. “They (Asha workers) are already burdened and any additional work will need additional payment. This needs to be worked out” said an official adding that each worker can be allotted about 1,000 people and a decision may be taken soon.
Presently, there are around 32,000 Asha workers in the state providing 60 different kinds of services. Each worker is paid Rs 5,000 per month for their services. Across the country, 10 lakh Asha workers are employed under the National Health Mission. During the screening, if any one is found to be have fever-like symptoms they will be sent to primary health centres (PHC) where they will be tested further, with the help of X-rays, to know more about the symptoms. Currently PHCs are not equipped with X-ray machines and will have to be set up.
“The virus will not go for some time. In this case, it is better to be vigilant in the present circumstances” said a top source with the health department.