Jammu, May 9 -- The government has restricted the entry of attendants of the COVID-19 patients in the hospitals.

A govt order stated: "In order to contain the spread of COVID-19 infection, all the Medical Superintendents are directed to take appropriate measures to restrict the entry of attendants of COVID-19 patients admitted in the GMC & Associated Hospitals, Jammu."

Further, as and when required, an undertaking should be taken from such willing attendants who want to visit their patients with strict observance of COVID-19 appropriate behaviour as per the SoP's /Guidelines of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is also required to maintain discipline in the wards and help in optimizing the management of the patients by the Medical and Paramedic...