Bengaluru: PG accommodations receive guidelines to prevent spread of Cholera

The spread of cholera in the hostel of a medical college has put Bengauru on alert. Owners of Paying Guest (PG) accommodations and the occupants of such establishments are now worried. Guidelines have been given for PG accommodations with regard to precautionary measures they have to take to prevent the spread of Cholera. Owners have been intimated of the guidelines through associations. A meeting is expected to take place within a week in relation to this. 

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Outside food is not being allowed in PG accommodations. The kitchen area is mandatorily being cleaned on a daily basis. P.G accommodation owners have been recommended to install R.O filters on their premises. Hot food would be prepared for the residents at all times. The health of the residents will be monitored on a regular basis. Residents have been instructed to inform owners if and when they are faced with problems related to health. Owners would then ensure that the residents are taken to the nearby hospital or inform the relatives of the residents. 

Cleanliness of the PG accommodation should be maintained on a daily basis. The residents are also bound by the rules and would have to play their part for the prevention of the spread of Cholera.