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-positive parents on ‘100,’ ‘104,’ ‘1098’ or District SP’s phone number ‘94407 96900’ for immediate assistance. Taking note of the mental distressed being caused by the ravaging Coronavirus, the SP said they would also ensure help and counseling from experts for the people suffering from mental anguish. A special health desk has been set up at the Disha police station at the district police headquarters to check on the well-being of police personnel and also their family members.

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AP gears up to meet rise in Covid cases
2 years, 11 months ago

AP gears up to meet rise in Covid cases

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Given the steady rise in Covid19 cases, the Andhra Pradesh government has geared up its machinery to meet any emergency and curb the spread of the virus as also to treat the infected. They would pay special attention on Covid- designated government hospitals as for availability of beds attached with medical oxygen and ventilator support in ICU wards. The …

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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Kadapa police adopt five orphans
3 years, 6 months ago

Kadapa police adopt five orphans

Deccan Chronicle  

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Govt Steps in to Take Care of Covid Orphans, Cautions Against Panic
3 years, 6 months ago

Govt Steps in to Take Care of Covid Orphans, Cautions Against Panic

News 18  

The Women and Child Welfare Ministry has stepped in to ensure that no panic is created over children orphaned due to Covid fatalities. As per the statistics available with the ministry, 577 children have been orphaned due to Covid. The Centre has sanctioned Rs 10 lakh to each district to help children orphaned by Covid, either through counselling or other …

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  

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The children left behind by covid-19
3 years, 7 months ago

The children left behind by covid-19

Live Mint  

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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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Andhra Pradesh Police rescue another 16,000 street children, test them for Covid-19
4 years, 1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh Police rescue another 16,000 street children, test them for Covid-19

India Today  

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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 …

Covid Care Centres in This Andhra District Going The Extra Mile to Boost Morale of Infected Persons
4 years, 4 months ago

Covid Care Centres in This Andhra District Going The Extra Mile to Boost Morale of Infected Persons

News 18  

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