Safety Of Children Be Prioritized Ahead Of Possible Third Wave Of COVID, Urges Karnataka Commission For Protection Of Child Rights
3 years, 7 months ago

Safety Of Children Be Prioritized Ahead Of Possible Third Wave Of COVID, Urges Karnataka Commission For Protection Of Child Rights

Live Law  

The Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has urged the State Government to pre-plan for medical infrastructure for the safety of health and children as it is claimed by experts that in the third wave of Covid-19 the children will be affected more. In a letter written to the government on May 12 the commission has recommended that "Anticipating that the third wave of Corona will affect children and hence to prevent large number of children being affected, the safety and health of children needs to be prioritized and pre-planning of medical infrastructure needs to be devised and it is vital to set up Pediatric Task Force in very District". The letter also recommends the government to reserve a fixed number of beds for infected children in all District and Government designated private hospitals. The commission has also recommended that due to the surge in the COVID-19 infections in the State, many children are orphaned due to the death of both their parents from COVID infection.

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127 child labourers brought into Bengaluru over six months rescued
2 years, 10 months ago

127 child labourers brought into Bengaluru over six months rescued

The Hindu  

A total of 127 children were rescued by the Child Safety Net team of the non-profit organisation Bosco between July 2021 and January 2022. The children — boys in the 11-18 age group — hailed from poor families and had been trafficked into the city over the last six months, said Fr. The children were brought to the Child Welfare …

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2 years, 10 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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India's surge in Covid-19 infections affecting young children
2 years, 11 months ago

India's surge in Covid-19 infections affecting young children

Hindustan Times  

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Indian hospitals have plenty COVID hospital beds for children
2 years, 11 months ago

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Live Mint  

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130 Children Hospitalised in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri with Fever, Dysentery
3 years, 3 months ago

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News 18  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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India Today  

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721 children in child care institutions contracted Covid since outbreak: RTI
3 years, 4 months ago

721 children in child care institutions contracted Covid since outbreak: RTI

India Today  

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

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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 …

Covid Cases in Bengaluru Kids: Karnataka Rushes To Improve Immunity, Sets up Centres
3 years, 4 months ago

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News 18  

Bengaluru has reported a worrying number of Covid-19 cases in the past few days. 15 Million Kids’ Health to be Tracked in Karnataka The Karnataka government will test 15 million children to identify vulnerable groups and closely monitor them to help mitigate the impact of a possible third wave of Covid-19, according to the state’s health minister, the Hindustan Times …

Children may also be at Covid risk, proper planning needed to protect them: Health Ministry
3 years, 5 months ago

Children may also be at Covid risk, proper planning needed to protect them: Health Ministry

India Today  

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Here are some tips to keep your kids safe - News18
3 years, 5 months ago

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News 18  

There is a fear among people that the third wave of COVID-19 will affect children. Symptoms of COVID-19 in children According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Guidelines on management of COVID-19 in pediatric age group, the foremost common symptoms of infection among children are cold, mild cough, fever, body pain, weakness aside from these like pain in …

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3 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 and children | Here are some tips to keep your kids safe

Firstpost  

COVID-19 can affect anyone of any age including children and adolescents. Only a few severe cases of COVID-19 among children in India have been observed that require hospitalization There is a fear among people that the third wave of COVID-19 will affect children. Symptoms of COVID-19 in children According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Guidelines on management …

Is the next Covid wave going to target children? What do experts say
3 years, 6 months ago

Is the next Covid wave going to target children? What do experts say

Op India  

Recently, All India Institute of Medical Sciences director Dr Randeep Guleria had warned that the third wave might hit India sooner than later. He said, “There is no evidence from any part of the world that a third or any subsequent wave will affect children disproportionately.” Though the mutants have shown higher transmissibility, there is no change in the virus …

Covid-19 third wave: Expert panel tells Karnataka govt to ramp up medical facilties for children
3 years, 6 months ago

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India Today  

A high-level expert committee in Karnataka for Covid-19 management has suggested ways and means for the government to augment health care infrastructure to safeguard children ahead of a possible third wave of the virus. The committee proposed the government to build an exclusive children’s hospital of 250 beds with provision for a 20 bed pediatric intensive care unit/high-dependency unit/neonatal intensive …

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3 years, 6 months ago

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News 18  

Even as India grapples with the second wave of Covid-19 that left health systems across the country crumbling, experts are already calling for preparations for the third wave, which they predict will hit the country later this year. Meanwhile, the Osmanabad district administration has formed a task force to protect children in the possible “third wave” of the Covid-19 pandemic. …

Coronavirus | Frequency of infection in children similar to that among adults
3 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus | Frequency of infection in children similar to that among adults

The Hindu  

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Andhra Pradesh: Rise in Covid-19 cases among children worries govt
3 years, 6 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: Rise in Covid-19 cases among children worries govt

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh, one of the worst-hit states by the Covid-19 pandemic, is witnessing a decline in its positivity rate, but the rise in cases among children has worried the government. While Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed officials to create awareness among parents on the possible impact of the third wave on children and its intensity, the Andhra …

Govt asks state/UTs to protect children adversely impacted by Covid, enlists measures
3 years, 6 months ago

Govt asks state/UTs to protect children adversely impacted by Covid, enlists measures

India TV News  

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Over 9,900 kids test Covid positive in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar, officials say figure not alarming
3 years, 6 months ago

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India Today  

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3 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra forms task force of paediatricians to prevent Covid spread among kids over third wave fear

India Today  

A paediatrician task force has been formed in Maharashtra to prevent children from contracting Covid-19 even as the fears of a third wave looms large. The special task force of paediatricians will provide guidance on preventive measures and treatment of Covid-19 infection among children in Maharashtra. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had directed the appointment of a task force of paediatricians …

Specify Steps To Be Taken To Combat COVID Surge In Case It Affects Kids: Jharkhand High Court To Govt
3 years, 6 months ago

Specify Steps To Be Taken To Combat COVID Surge In Case It Affects Kids: Jharkhand High Court To Govt

Live Law  

Noting that there is no facility to provide treatment to the Kids, the Jharkhand High Court last week directed the State to apprise the Court as to what is the strategy to deal with such situation, in case kids would suffer from Covid-19. The Bench also directed the State Government is directed to: "Apprise the Court as to what arrangement …

As Fear of a Third Covid Wave Looms, Maharashtra Gears Up With 3-Fold Addition to Paediatric Beds
3 years, 6 months ago

As Fear of a Third Covid Wave Looms, Maharashtra Gears Up With 3-Fold Addition to Paediatric Beds

News 18  

Amid fears of the augment of the third wave of Covid-19, Maharashtra is planning to increase the number of paediatric Covid beds to nearly 600, a report by TOI said. As per sources, the state is also planning to create graded healthcare facilities for the management of moderate and severe Covid cases in children. Members of the paediatric task force …

Cops now to care for kids of Covid +ve parents in AP
3 years, 7 months ago

Cops now to care for kids of Covid +ve parents in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Kadapa: Despite burdened by lockdown duties, the police personnel are going beyond the call of duty and winning hearts in the districts. Kadapa district superintendent of police Karur Karunapati Nagendra Kumar Anburajan said they have made special arrangements to look after such children till their parents recover. He has urged the public to seek their help for any children of …

Covid and Children: Karnataka to Set up Special Paediatric Centres As Fear of Third Wave Looms Large
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid and Children: Karnataka to Set up Special Paediatric Centres As Fear of Third Wave Looms Large

News 18  

With a record number of children testing positive for COVID-19 in Karnataka, the government is preparing to protect the younger ones from a possible third wave of the pandemic. Between March 2020 and September 2020 when the first wave was at its peak, Karnataka reported 19,378 cases among children under the age of 10. Women and Child Welfare Minister Shashikala …

Malnourishment in 11% of Karnataka's Kids Worrisome Amid Fear of Third Covid-19 Wave, Say Experts
3 years, 7 months ago

Malnourishment in 11% of Karnataka's Kids Worrisome Amid Fear of Third Covid-19 Wave, Say Experts

News 18  

A recent report by Karnataka’s women and child development department has revealed that 4.5 lakh children accounting for almost 11 percent of the state’s population of children are malnourished and underweight posing worry for India as it fears the onset of a third wave of Covid-19 likely to affect children the most. According to a media report, the number of …

Andhra Pradesh sets up 13 care centres for children of Covid patients
3 years, 7 months ago

Andhra Pradesh sets up 13 care centres for children of Covid patients

India Today  

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Supreme Court Juvenile Justice Committee Takes Stock Of Child Care And Protection During COVID 19 Second Wave
3 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Juvenile Justice Committee Takes Stock Of Child Care And Protection During COVID 19 Second Wave

Live Law  

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Report cases of parents' death, appeals of adoption to police or CWCs: Govt
3 years, 7 months ago

Report cases of parents' death, appeals of adoption to police or CWCs: Govt

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The COVID-19 surge across the country has affected young children the worst. The Telangana Child Welfare Department said that over the past week they have received at least 15-20 phone calls requesting assistance for such children. Of these, 15-20 calls were such cases where either a single parent was hospitalised, or both parents had passed away due to the …

Ensure Some Beds From Command Hospitals Are Available For COVID Patients : Karnataka High Court Directs Centre
3 years, 7 months ago

Ensure Some Beds From Command Hospitals Are Available For COVID Patients : Karnataka High Court Directs Centre

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the Central Government to ensure that some beds are made available for the benefit of citizens at hospitals operated by defence establishments in the city. On going through the status of beds available in the city of Bengaluru the bench said "The situation is 'alarming' in terms of availability of beds for treating …

Telangana's Covid crisis
3 years, 8 months ago

Telangana's Covid crisis

India Today  

On April 18, the Telangana health authorities did not administer a single dose of anti-Covid vaccines at any of their centres, observing a ‘vaccination holiday’ for want of supply. During the first Covid-19 wave, till September 3 last year, there were 18,232 hospital beds across the state available to manage Covid-19 patients, with a bed-occupancy ratio of 40 per cent …

Playroom, park for Covid-19 infected kids at Delhi’s Lok Nayak Hospital
4 years, 3 months ago

Playroom, park for Covid-19 infected kids at Delhi’s Lok Nayak Hospital

Hindustan Times  

Delhi government-run Lok Nayak hospital, the biggest Covid-19 treatment facility in the city, has now opened a separate ward for children who come in with the viral infection. The hospital has also installed televisions sets that play cartoons for the children. “We get many children who are Covid-19 positive and are admitted to the hospital along with their parents. The …

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