Odisha government issues advisory amid coronavirus outbreak, asks people to ensure cleanliness, avoid crowded places
4 years, 10 months ago

Odisha government issues advisory amid coronavirus outbreak, asks people to ensure cleanliness, avoid crowded places

Firstpost  

Odisha government issued the workplace advisory based on the containment plan prepared by the Health Ministry to tackle the Covid-19 disease Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has in its list of dos and don’ts asked people to avoid hugging, shaking hands while greeting and keep their workplace clean to ward off coronavirus infection. The state government issued the workplace advisory based on the containment plan prepared by the Health Ministry to tackle the Covid-19 disease. Asking the employers to ensure workplace cleanliness, it mentioned, “Surfaces and objects need to be regularly wiped with disinfectant containing 70 per cent alcohol.” Soaps or sanitizing hand rub should be provided near wash basins and water supply should be ensured as frequent hand washing kills the virus and prevents spread of Covid-19, it said. Employees should be asked to avoid crowded places like malls, markets, stations unless required, and maintain a safe distance from any person having cough and running nose.

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HMPV cases in India: Maharashtra issues advisory, urges all to avoid public places if symptomatic
5 days, 4 hours ago

HMPV cases in India: Maharashtra issues advisory, urges all to avoid public places if symptomatic

India TV News  

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Monday issued health advisory after two cases of HMPV were reported in Bengaluru and another case in Ahmedabad. Earlier in the day, the Indian Council of Medical Research detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus in Karnataka through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, the Union health ministry said on Monday. HMPV cases: Maharashtra issues …

‘No New COVID Cases Detected in Odisha,’ Says State Health Director Amid Rising JN.1 scare
1 year ago

‘No New COVID Cases Detected in Odisha,’ Says State Health Director Amid Rising JN.1 scare

News 18  

Even as India’s active caseload touched 1,970 with one death in Kerala, where the COVID sub-variant JN.1 was detected, Director of Health Services Bijay Kumar Mohapatra said that Odisha never stopped surveillance and testing of symptomatic cases. 115 Fresh Covid-19 Cases in Kerala Kerala on Tuesday reported 115 fresh Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours taking the total active …

Surge in Covid cases: Mandaviya asks states to stay alert, prepared
1 year, 9 months ago

Surge in Covid cases: Mandaviya asks states to stay alert, prepared

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amid rising cases of coronavirus, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday held a review meeting and advised states to stay alert and be prepared for COVID-19 management. In the meeting with state health ministers and principal and additional chief secretaries held virtually, Mandaviya stressed on identifying emergency hotspots by monitoring trends of influenza-like illness and severe acute …

Uttar Pradesh puts frontline workers, hospitals on ‘alert mode’, amid partial rise in COVID-19 cases
1 year, 9 months ago

Uttar Pradesh puts frontline workers, hospitals on ‘alert mode’, amid partial rise in COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday put all the frontline workers working in government as well as private hospitals on ‘alert mode’, while stepping up precautionary measures in light of a partial rise in COVID-19 cases in a few districts of the State. The State government issued the directions after a presentation regarding Communicable Disease Control and Dastak Abhiyan attended …

Delhi health department issues advisory on flu, Covid-19
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi health department issues advisory on flu, Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

Delhi health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said that all hospitals and government healthcare centres have been directed to keep a close watch on the influenza and Covid-19 situation in the Capital and alert authorities if an early trend of spike is noticed. Addressing the media on Friday, health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said that while influenza cases have two major cycles—one in …

Updates: Centre Issues Instructions to States for Covid Response Mock Drill on Dec 27; Nothing to Fear, Says Maharashtra Health Min
2 years ago

Updates: Centre Issues Instructions to States for Covid Response Mock Drill on Dec 27; Nothing to Fear, Says Maharashtra Health Min

News 18  

Air Suvidha form filling to declare current health status will be made compulsory for international passengers arriving from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also said that RT-PCR tests will be made mandatory for passengers arriving from these countries and if positive, they will be quarantined. Meanwhile, as Bharat Jodo Yatra enters New …

Covid News Updates: No Pandemic Curbs in Goa till Jan 2; Centre Warns Against Overcrowding Ahead of Festive Season
2 years ago

Covid News Updates: No Pandemic Curbs in Goa till Jan 2; Centre Warns Against Overcrowding Ahead of Festive Season

News 18  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked States to strengthen surveillance systems, ramp up testing and ensure readiness of hospital infrastructure during a meeting with state health ministers on Friday regarding the Covid-19 situation in India. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit a government hospital in Delhi on Tuesday for a mock drill to review the emergency response in place …

‘India fully prepared to deal with coronavirus situation’: Jyotiraditya Scindia
2 years ago

‘India fully prepared to deal with coronavirus situation’: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia today said the country is fully prepared to deal with the coronavirus situation. Scindia, who is in charge of the ministries of civil aviation and steel, said the country is fully prepared to deal with the coronavirus situation. Meanwhile, India logged 163 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 3,380, according to …

Covid Alert: Statewise list of precautions undertaken to intensify preparations
2 years ago

Covid Alert: Statewise list of precautions undertaken to intensify preparations

Live Mint  

Covid-19 situation in China has become a source of concern for the world, with researchers predicting a rise in death toll to millions amid fears that new mutants could emerge as a new wave of infections quickly spreads throughout the vast country. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will also hold a meeting with the health ministers of states and Union …

Karnataka govt issues advisory after detection of new COVID sub-variants in Maharashtra
2 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka govt issues advisory after detection of new COVID sub-variants in Maharashtra

India TV News  

In view of the detection of newer sub-variants of Coronavirus in Maharashtra, the Karnataka government has issued an advisory urging the people of the state to adhere to COVID-19 appropriate behaviour. "In view of reporting newer sub-variants of Omicron BQ.1 BA.2.3.20 apart from XBB, which is a recombinant of BA.2.75 and BJ.1 in Maharashtra and in the context of the …

Maharashtra warns of COVID spike ahead of festive season, cautions against new Omicron subvariant
2 years, 2 months ago

Maharashtra warns of COVID spike ahead of festive season, cautions against new Omicron subvariant

Firstpost  

The Maharashtra health department has cautioned that COVID-19 cases could rise, especially during winter and the festive season, citing new variants like BA.2.3.20 and BQ.1 reported from the state Mumbai: The Mumbai civic body on Tuesday issued an advisory urging citizens to adhere to COVID-19-appropriate behaviour during the upcoming festive season to prevent a spike in cases. The Maharashtra health …

Karnataka Issues Fresh Covid-19 Guidelines For Apartments, Offices After Spike In Cases
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka Issues Fresh Covid-19 Guidelines For Apartments, Offices After Spike In Cases

ABP News  

New Delhi: Karnataka government on Tuesday issued fresh Covid-19 guidelines for educational institutions, offices and apartments as the state sees a rise in cases. Hence the Technical Advisoty Committee, which is appointed by the state government recommended the health department issue fresh SOPs to contain the Covid-19 cases. In the guidelines, the health department stated that in an apartment if …

'Keep Covid contingency plans ready': Odisha govt asks collectors to be prepared
2 years, 8 months ago

'Keep Covid contingency plans ready': Odisha govt asks collectors to be prepared

India TV News  

Highlights Odisha government has asked district collectors to be prepared for any Covid eventuality The state has asked officer monitor every cluster to keep the virus from spreading Law enforcement agencies have been asked to keep an eye on people coming from high-burden countries The government of Odisha has asked all district collectors to be prepared with contingency plans in …

Coronavirus live updates | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tests positive for COVID-19
3 years ago

Coronavirus live updates | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tests positive for COVID-19

The Hindu  

The number of COVID-19 cases continued to rise on Sunday, with 1,79,339 new infections, taking the total number of active patients in India to over seven lakh. - AP Delhi Administration of precautionary dose of Covid vaccine begins in Delhi Amid a surging third wave of coronavirus infections, Delhi on Monday started administering a third or "precautionary dose" to people …

Odisha CM Appeals People to Remain Alert, Follow Covid Norms as State Detects First Omicron Cases
3 years ago

Odisha CM Appeals People to Remain Alert, Follow Covid Norms as State Detects First Omicron Cases

News 18  

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today appealed to the people of the State to remain alert and strictly adhere to Covid appropriate behaviour. Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra convened a meeting of senior officials of the Health Department to discuss a strategy to prepare for the Omicron scare. However, to ensure a more robust procedure to check the spread of …

Vrindavan: Negative Covid-19 test report mandatory at guest houses, ashrams
3 years, 1 month ago

Vrindavan: Negative Covid-19 test report mandatory at guest houses, ashrams

India TV News  

Highlights Guest houses, ashrams should accommodate people only after getting a negative test report: Official Since last week, 10 foreign nationals have been found to be infected with the virus. Chief Medical Officer Dr Rachna Gupta said action will be taken against those who violate the rules. After 10 foreign nationals tested positive for COVID-19 in the holy town of …

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Fresh 10,488 Covid Cases in India; WHO 'Very Worried' about Virus Spread in Europe
3 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Fresh 10,488 Covid Cases in India; WHO 'Very Worried' about Virus Spread in Europe

News 18  

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: In the last 24 hours, India recorded 10,488 cases and 313 deaths, as per data released by the Health Ministry. Harish Rawat said, “I think the state govt decided this without considering precautionary measures, without seeing Covid situation in the state and the country or perhaps without taking note of reports of an increase in Covid cases …

Odisha: Covid Positive Cong MLA Stirs Row for Not Wearing Mask in Public
3 years, 1 month ago

Odisha: Covid Positive Cong MLA Stirs Row for Not Wearing Mask in Public

News 18  

A Congress lawmaker in Odisha violated Covid protocols in Bhubaneswar a day after he was tested positive for the coronavirus. MLA Suresh Routray spent hours with the public even without wearing a mask or any protective gear when he is supposed to be in quarantine on Thursday. On Thursday, he was seen visiting public places even without wearing a proper …

Odisha Fully Prepared to Tackle Any Possible 3rd Covid Wave: Govt
3 years, 4 months ago

Odisha Fully Prepared to Tackle Any Possible 3rd Covid Wave: Govt

News 18  

In view of the possible third wave, the Odisha government has taken all precautionary measures to tackle the situation. The Director of the Health Services, Bijay Mohapatra, said even as the State has been detecting over 100 cases in the age group 0-18 every day since the last few days, there is no need to be panic as an equal …

Coronavirus updates | August 1, 2021
3 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus updates | August 1, 2021

The Hindu  

With the daily tally of new coronavirus cases touching a 24-day high at 41,649 cases on Saturday, Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written to several States that all districts reporting a positivity rate of more than 10% in the last few weeks ought to consider strict restrictions. makes RT-PCR report or vaccine certificate mandatory for travellers from Kerala The Tamil …

With 50,000 beds Andhra Pradesh gets ready to face third COVID-19 wave in August
3 years, 5 months ago

With 50,000 beds Andhra Pradesh gets ready to face third COVID-19 wave in August

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh government is getting ready to tackle the third wave of Coronavirus pandemic, which is likely to erupt in the third week of August, by arranging some 50,000 beds and also strengthening all medical and health infrastructure in the state. The health authorities say that as the number of Coronavirus infections and the related deaths are rising …

Odisha Constitutes Panel to Study Cause of Covid Infection Despite Vaccination
3 years, 6 months ago

Odisha Constitutes Panel to Study Cause of Covid Infection Despite Vaccination

News 18  

As part of its planning to tackle the possible third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Odisha government on Thursday constituted an eight-member technical committee to study the cause of coronavirus infections among people even after complete vaccination. The state government set up the panel after noticing that a number of coronavirus infections are being reported among people who have …

Odisha Extends Lockdown Till June 17 to Curb Covid Spread, Relaxations Ease in 3 Districts
3 years, 7 months ago

Odisha Extends Lockdown Till June 17 to Curb Covid Spread, Relaxations Ease in 3 Districts

News 18  

The Odisha government on Sunday extended the lockdown by 16 more days till June 17 to further stem the spread of coronavirus. Meanwhile, Additional Chief Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department, PK Mohapatra said the second wave’s peak period is over in Odisha, and hoped that the situation will improve further in the next 10 days. Mohapatra said …

Odisha Govt announces free education for children whose parents died due to Covid-19
3 years, 7 months ago

Odisha Govt announces free education for children whose parents died due to Covid-19

India Today  

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik called for an all party virtual meet to address issues related to Covid-19 in the state. Door-to-door survey in Odisha to monitor Covid-19 symptoms Patnaik today announced a 3-month house-to-house survey will be carried out by ASHA and Anganwadi workers. We are in the process of contractual recruitment of more medical personnel.” said Patnaik Odisha …

Dharmendra Pradhan writes to Odisha CM, urges to set up village-level Covid crisis management committees
3 years, 7 months ago

Dharmendra Pradhan writes to Odisha CM, urges to set up village-level Covid crisis management committees

India Today  

Union Steel, Petroleum, and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday urged Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to set up Covid crisis management committees at the village and Municipal ward level comprising members from all political parties for effective management of the pandemic. Briefing the Chief Minister, the Union Minister said that efforts are being taken by the Centre to …

Two die and more than 100 test positive in coronavirus outbreak among US diplomatic staff in India
3 years, 8 months ago

Two die and more than 100 test positive in coronavirus outbreak among US diplomatic staff in India

CNN  

CNN — There has been a major coronavirus outbreak among US diplomatic staff in India with two locally employed staff dying and more than 100 people testing positive in recent weeks as the country struggles to cope with a dramatic surge of the deadly disease, two sources familiar with the situation told CNN. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said earlier …

Karnataka govt to follow UK's hospital admission model to control Covid storm
3 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka govt to follow UK's hospital admission model to control Covid storm

India Today  

As the country is reeling under a shortage of hospital beds and medical oxygen, the Karnataka government has decided to implement the UK model while admitting patients. Read | Maharashtra to provide Covid-19 vaccine to all citizens for free The minister has instructed both government and private hospitals to strictly admit only those patients whose oxygen saturation level falls below …

UP health department to reactivate 503 coronavirus hospitals as cases soar in state
3 years, 9 months ago

UP health department to reactivate 503 coronavirus hospitals as cases soar in state

India Today  

The novel coronavirus is back with vengeance in India. As Covid-19 cases soar in Uttar Pradesh, the state’s health department is gearing up to reactivate 503 hospitals from level 1 to level 3 to treat infected patients, a state official said. Uttar Pradesh reports 2,600 fresh COVID cases, 510 recoveries, and 9 deaths in the last 24 hours Active cases: …

Madhya Pradesh CM seeks support in state's anti-coronavirus campaigns
3 years, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh CM seeks support in state's anti-coronavirus campaigns

Hindustan Times  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday expressed concern over the spurt in coronavirus cases in the state and appealed to the people to help the government in making its campaigns against the pandemic a success. Chouhan also urged the people to wear masks for their and their family's safety and appealed to them to come forward to …

COVID-19 update: Maharashtra in the beginning of second wave, prepare for 'worst-case scenario', says central team report
3 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 update: Maharashtra in the beginning of second wave, prepare for 'worst-case scenario', says central team report

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Maharashtra is at the beginning of the second COVID-19 wave, a central team report has said, highlighting that there is very limited active effort to track, test, isolate cases and quarantine contacts, and there is no adherence to COVID appropriate behaviour among people in rural and urban areas. Based on the central team report, Union Health Secretary Rajesh …

Coronavirus | Health Ministry tells Maharashtra to plan for ‘worst-case scenario’
3 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Health Ministry tells Maharashtra to plan for ‘worst-case scenario’

The Hindu  

The Health Ministry has cautioned Maharashtra to plan for a “worst-case scenario” with sufficient lead time as the State continues to report the maximum number of new daily COVID-19 cases and deaths across India. In a letter to the State earlier this week, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said while the available health infrastructure was adequate, Maharashtra needed to look …

Telangana on special alert over COVID-19 spread
3 years, 9 months ago

Telangana on special alert over COVID-19 spread

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic in neighbouring Maharashtra has put the Telangana state government on a special alert. The minister, during a teleconference with district medical and health officers and superintendents of government hospitals, said the number of tests every day must be raised to 50,000. The main centre gets 500 samples a day.” The rise in cases …

Odisha: Salaries of those refusing COVID-19 shots may be held back
3 years, 11 months ago

Odisha: Salaries of those refusing COVID-19 shots may be held back

India TV News  

The district administration in Odisha's Cuttack has warned of withholding salaries of health and Anganwadi workers who refused to take Covid-19 vaccines after registration. "It is found that a large number of health workers/anganwadi workers who have registered under different establishments are not turning up for Covid-19 vaccination. As the percentage of vaccination of Cuttack district is one of the …

Number of new cases reducing constantly in Telangana: State health minister
4 years ago

Number of new cases reducing constantly in Telangana: State health minister

Hindustan Times  

Telangana has not witnessed the second wave of Covid-19 till now, and the mortality rate and the number of positive cases are reducing constantly, said the state health minister Etela Rajender on Tuesday. The minister said the Telangana has not reported any cases related to the new strain of Coronavirus that has recently been found in the United Kingdom. Addressing …

People above 60, pregnant women, health workers to get COVID-19 vaccine on priority in Odisha
4 years, 1 month ago

People above 60, pregnant women, health workers to get COVID-19 vaccine on priority in Odisha

India TV News  

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said people above sixty years and pregnant women will get coronavirus vaccine on priority along with health workers in the state. Reviewing the Covid-19 situation in the state, Patnaik in a meeting asserted that until a vaccine is developed, wearing a mask remains the most effective barrier against the SARS-COV-2 virus. Maintaining that …

Odisha: A decreasing trend
4 years, 2 months ago

Odisha: A decreasing trend

The Hindu  

Life is limping back to normal in most parts of Odisha with the gradual decline in the number of fresh COVID-19 cases in the worst-hit pockets. The decline in cases was first witnessed in Ganjam district, where the administration took a series of measures to fight the pandemic apart from ensuring institutional quarantine for returning migrant workers. A senior government …

Coronavirus COVID-19 has hit some of India's poorest regions hard. Some doctors worry they're overworked and under protected
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus COVID-19 has hit some of India's poorest regions hard. Some doctors worry they're overworked and under protected

ABC  

With the remote eastern corner of India struck by COVID-19, Dr Deepak Kumar worked double shifts to treat those who could not be admitted to government hospitals. Doctors put under huge strain during pandemic Now, with more than 90,000 daily cases over the past week, India's coronavirus count is showing no signs of slowing down. Armed guards surround some doctors …

Coronavirus | India clears COVID-19 tests without prescription
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus | India clears COVID-19 tests without prescription

The Hindu  

The Union Health Ministry on Saturday issued an updated advisory for COVID-19 testing simplifying the process and giving more flexibility to the State authorities to facilitate enhanced ease of testing. “A totally new section, “Testing on Demand”, has been added in the advisory which, for all practical purposes, does away with prescription by a registered medical practitioner although the State …

Coronavirus | Health Ministry issues safety reminder for its staff
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus | Health Ministry issues safety reminder for its staff

The Hindu  

The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday issued a reminder asking its officials to adhere to COVID-19 safety norms and advising work-from-home for employees feeling unwell. “Employees who have given their samples for testing for COVID-19 may immediately inform the administration and not come to office till the results are available,’’ said the internal order. Coronavirus | Union Health Ministry Joint …

Govt Can't be in Every House to Enforce Coronavirus Rules: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik
4 years, 5 months ago

Govt Can't be in Every House to Enforce Coronavirus Rules: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

News 18  

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said it is the individual responsibility to fight the Covid-19 pandemic as the government cannot be there in every house or street to enforce rules. "Whether it is a natural disaster or a pandemic, my primary objective is to save every human life and I appeal to my family of four and half …

Coronavirus | Contact tracing key to containing COVID-19, says Health Ministry
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus | Contact tracing key to containing COVID-19, says Health Ministry

The Hindu  

Contact tracing continues to be a critical component to contain the coronavirus epidemic and ensure that the health infrastructure is not overwhelmed, said the Health Ministry on Friday. It said the lockdown provided breathing space for the government to ramp up testing facilities and the health infrastructure, which ensured improved recovery rate through timely detection and clinical management of cases. …

Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Confirmed cases in Bihar reach 6,475, toll rises to 36; senior police officer tests positive in Uttar Pradesh
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Confirmed cases in Bihar reach 6,475, toll rises to 36; senior police officer tests positive in Uttar Pradesh

Firstpost  

6:53 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update Plea in SC raises concern over safety of health care workers A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court raising concern over the safety of healthcare workers, including nurses and paramedical staffs, and has sought directions to authorities to provide proper protection kits to those working in COVID-19 …

Coronavirus: Odisha CM urges people to follow govt. guidelines
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Odisha CM urges people to follow govt. guidelines

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in a message on Thursday urged the people of Odisha to strictly follow the guidelines issued by the State government to emerge successful in the fight against COVID-19. Stating that infections were at its peak at present, he asked people to strictly follow the night curfew and the weekend shutdown ordered in 11 districts till June …

How Kerala is planning to tackle Covid’s third phase
4 years, 7 months ago

How Kerala is planning to tackle Covid’s third phase

Hindustan Times  

Kerala has the dubious distinction of reporting the first three cases of the coronavirus disease in India. But the state government handled the first two phases in an exemplary manner, setting a template for political leadership and the global health community. Kerala is now bracing for the third round of the coronavirus pandemic, with people returning to the state from …

More relaxations may be given in lockdown after May 31, says Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Jai Pratap Singh
4 years, 7 months ago

More relaxations may be given in lockdown after May 31, says Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Jai Pratap Singh

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Jai Pratap Singh on Wednesday interacted with India TV during its special coverage #HealthMinistersOnIndiaTV conference and discussed how well the state is prepared to deal the coronavirus outbreak. Speaking on lockdown situation after May 31, UP Health Minister said that more relaxations may be given after May 31 but people will have to strictly follow social …

COVID-19 in Karnataka: Shortage of PPE kits, unequal distribution of resources put health workers in line of fire
4 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 in Karnataka: Shortage of PPE kits, unequal distribution of resources put health workers in line of fire

Firstpost  

Doctors at St John’s Medical College and Hospital is the lack of safety gear– PPE kits, the fear of running out of N95 masks and gloves and the disproportionate distribution of the kits, masks and gloves by the government. “A lack of hygiene would transmit fomites from COVID-19 confirmed patient to a suspect,” Manu Varma MK said. A charitable tertiary …

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 53 updates | May 16, 2020
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 53 updates | May 16, 2020

The Hindu  

India's nation-wide lockdown is likely to be extended till May 30 with considerable relaxations in the green and orange zones. Here are the latest updates: 11.45 pm 6 new cases in Jharkhand Six more people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours in Jharkhand, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state to 217, officials …

India coronavirus: The way these states handled the virus shows the country’s vast divide
4 years, 7 months ago

India coronavirus: The way these states handled the virus shows the country’s vast divide

CNN  

New Delhi, India CNN — In January this year, Kerala became the first Indian state to report a coronavirus case. What Kerala did right At the center of Kerala’s response was woman who has been nicknamed “the coronavirus slayer.” In the second week of January – before the state, and by extension India, had reported its first coronavirus case – …

‘There aren’t any public health templates for handling covid’
4 years, 8 months ago

‘There aren’t any public health templates for handling covid’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra is one of the worst-affected states with almost 10,000 covid-19 cases. In an interview, state home minister Anil Deshmukh said safety remains a priority in efforts to curb the spread of the virus while it works on a plan to revive economic activity. Edited excerpts: What steps have been taken to ensure the safety and security of jobless migrants, …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Coping with the lockdown but is India prepared for an outbreak? — Part 2
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Coping with the lockdown but is India prepared for an outbreak? — Part 2

Firstpost  

While India’s public health care system is very weak, efforts are being made to bolster in order to meet the COVID-19 challenge If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles --Sun Tzu, Chinese general and military strategist, Art of War, 50 BC From mitigation to suppression strategy: India U-turns and …

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