With reference to India's containment plan, consider following statements

1. The Plan identifies four stages of transmission of COVID-19.
2. Hydroxychloroquine has been recommended as chemoprophylaxis drug for use by asymptomatic healthcare workers managing COVID-19.
3. A combination of Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin has been advocated for use in severe cases of COVID-19.

Select the correct statement.

• There are 5 stages that have been identified. These includes: Travel-related case reported in India; Local transmission; Large outbreaks amenable to containment; Widespread community transmission and India becoming endemic for COVID-19?. Hence statement 1st is incorrect.
• Hydroxychloroquine has been recommended as chemoprophylaxis drug for use by asymptomatic healthcare workers managing COVID-19 cases and asymptomatic contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
• Besides a combination of Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin has been advocated for use in severe cases of COVID-19 under medical supervision.

By: Shubham Tiwari