Centre confirms 5 SC judged affected by swine flu; 3 return to work

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]HE Central Government today confirmed that the five judges of the Supreme Court of India have been affected by Swine Flu, which is caused by the H1N1 virus. All five judges were kept in home isolation. Of these, three Judges have already resumed their duty and two continue to be under home isolation/observation and are recovering.

In order to curb the situation in the apex court, the following preventive measures were immediately undertaken by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare:

• The First Aid Post (FAP) of CGHS was strengthened at the Supreme Court premises.
• All the judges were provided treatment as per the protocol. Prophylactic treatment was also given to all who have come in contact with them including their family members.
• All five judges were kept in home isolation.  Of these, three Judges have already resumed their duty and two continue to be under home isolation/observation and are recovering.
• The courtrooms and residences are being sanitised.
• Awareness regarding preventive measures was disseminated to all concerned.

"A H1N1 sensitization workshop for lawyers and other staff members will also be conducted by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India at Bar Council of India office tomorrow i.e. February 26, 2020", said Central Government.

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