COVID GOVT HELPLINE
Bengal govt issues Covid advisory; urges vulnerable people to avoid crowded places
"Very old people, those with comorbidities and pregnant women should keep away from individuals suffering from fever and cold and cough," the health department advisory said, while also calling upon people to use soaps and sanitiser more frequently and inculcate the habit among children.
Karnataka: Congress unveils helpline against Bommai-led govt's 'corruption'
As part of its campaign, '40 percent Sarkara, BJP means brashtachara,' the Congress party released a 'rate card' on commissions demanded in different areas, including governance, welfare benefits, Covid-19 supplies, PWD contracts, mutt grants and even egg supply.
Govt integrating emergency helplines for children, women
The Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) - 112 - is a pan-India number for providing emergency support such as police, fire and ambulance services to citizens by tracking their location automatically.
Govt taking to WhatsApp to deliver citizen services faster
While Covid-related services such as booking vaccination slots, downloading certificates and finding other resources dominate the list, several other use cases have also been launched on the WhatsApp platform.
Rajasthan govt tightens rules, announces penalty to control COVID-19
The state's Home Department in an order stated that organisers of public or private events with more than 100 attendees need to inform the authorities concerned well in advance and take necessary permissions. These events include weddings, rallies and processions among others.
Zika cases decline in UP's Kannauj, Kanpur, no new cases reported in last 24 hours
According to Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed officials to seek ASHA workers' help.
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HC grants time to Centre, Delhi govt for reply on plea seeking door-to-door COVID-19 vaccination for senior citizens
In August, the court had issued notice on the petition by 84-year-old Dhiraj Aggarwal, claiming that she suffers from arthritis and cannot visit the vaccination centre on account of her health. The petitioner highlighted that many fellow very senior and bed-ridden citizens, who are vulnerable to COVID-19, do not have private transport to reach the vaccination centre.
Karnataka announces guidelines for international arrivals
The Karnataka government on Wednesday issued guidelines for international arrivals. All international travellers that are planning to come to Karnataka must submit a self-declaration form on the online Air Suvidha portal before the scheduled travel. Passengers will have to upload a negative Covid-19 RT-PCR report
Govt issues revised guidelines; makes negative RT-PCR test report must for international passengers
On the basis of reciprocity, the travellers from all such countries which provide quarantine-free entry to Indians are allowed certain relaxations on arrival (Category A countries).
Tamil Nadu govt issues SOPs for school re-opening from Sept 1
Permitting the re-opening of schools for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th standards with effect from September 1 with 50 per cent students at a time by duly following the appropriate SOP, the government directed the school education department to take necessary preparatory action and prescribe appropriate SOP for conducting classes regularly.
62.54% Covid vaccination registrations done on-site, 77% jabs given in walk-in mode, says govt
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in a written reply said the Co-WIN system is an inclusive platform designed keeping in mind the limitations and challenges posed due to the extent of digital literacy and lack of access to digital devices in some areas.
Plea in HC for door-to-door COVID jab to bed-ridden senior citizens; court seeks govt reply
The petition also highlights that many fellow super senior and bed-ridden citizens, who are vulnerable to COVID-19, do not have private transport to reach the vaccination centre or even a family member who would help them with the registration process.
Over 3.8 lakh people without photo ID documents vaccinated through Co-WIN: Govt
All beneficiaries who have received vaccines in India are registered on the Co-WIN portal, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha
Loss of parents puts kids in vulnerable situation, High Court asks Delhi govt to gather info on orphans
The high court directed various departments of Delhi government to call all residents welfare associations, police stations, schools, anganwadi workers and hospitals to give information on children whose one or both parents have died.
Govt issues guidelines for care of children affected by COVID-19
The states have also been asked to make suitable arrangements for isolation facilities within the CCIs to take care of the children suffering from Covid and prepare a roaster of child psychologists or counsellors to visit the facilities and interact with the children.
Modi govt anniversary: BJP leaders to participate in Covid relief activities in 1 lakh villages
In wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the BJP has decided not to celebrate the seventh anniversary of its government at the Centre, but instead organise relief works across the country.
Delhi govt deploys 4-member team to answer distress calls from senior citizens amid pandemic
A team of four officials has been sent to the office of the divisional commissioner to support helpline number 1077 that is run under the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), the department said in an official order.
Delhi govt issues SOPs for O2 concentrators for COVID patients discharged from hospitals
The detailed SOP issued by the Delhi health department said the competent authority has approved the provision of domiciliary oxygen support via provision oxygen concentrators at home for COVID-19 positive patients discharged from coronavirus facilities who are prescribed the same at the time of discharge or thereafter by a treating physician.
Punjab govt announces free cooked food for poor COVID patients, Rs 3,000 for construction workers
Beginning Friday, the poor and underprivileged COVID patients living in the state can call up helpline numbers 181 and 112 for delivery of free cooked meals at their doorsteps through the Punjab Police department, a state government release said.
Rajasthan government announces free ambulance service for Covid-19 patients
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot directed officials to ensure the availability of sufficient number of ambulances at all district level war rooms as well as Covid consultation and care centers set up at block level in the state, the statement said.
Kerala HC directs govt to introduce uniform tariff for COVID treatment
Expressing concern over the high treatment charges in private hospitals, a division bench of the high court, comprising Justices Devan Ramachandran and Kauser Edappagath, emphasised the need for rationalising COVID-19 treatment tariff in such facilities in the state.
Analysis shows children between 0-14 years less affected by COVID: Govt
He said in a written reply that infection among children is mild and most of them remain asymptomatic. "Hence no specific action plan has been formulated in the current response phase to minimise the adverse effects of COVID-19 on such children," he said.
Children battling COVID-19 seek emotional support through govt helpline
Over 400 such calls of children who suffered from coronavirus have been tackled by the NCPCR helpline since its inception in September, an official with the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) said.
WHO suggests Ahmedabad COVID-19 measures as case study:Gujarat Govt
The WHO has suggested to take up initiatives in Ahmedabad like 'Dhanvantari Rath', 104 fever helpline, Sanjivani Van; and active participation of private hospitals in control and treatment as a case study for other cities in India and abroad.
Govt expands covid-19 helpline, tells BSNL to reach out to 1.3 lakh complainants
“Over 300 agents are handling 2,000 lines and about 21,000 calls daily. There is a need to augment capacity now with rising cases," a senior government official said.
Karnataka to double capacity to 2 lakh beds: Yediyurappa
The state currently has about 2,800 active cases of Covid-19 infections. On Wednesday, Bengaluru Urban reported 55 new cases, a steep increase from earlier numbers, while Kalaburagi and Yadgir, two other districts with the maximum number of infections, added 19 and 37 cases, respectively.
Karnataka govt launches "Apthamitra" helpline and app to fight COVID-19
The help line and app was launched by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa in the presence of senior Ministers and officials of the department. "If anyone has symptoms of coronavirus, they can call the helpline from their home, get medical advice or assistance and get their doubts cleared."
Govt helpline receives 92,000 calls on abuse and violence in 11 days
According to Walia, the number of calls after the lockdown, which started after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech on March 24, has increased by 50 per cent.
Apollo-led group of companies to help govt with Covid care
The group, which also includes Biocon, Oyo Hotels, Lemon Tree Hotels, Ginger Hotels, Zomato, SBI, HUL and Deutsche Bank, has identified about 80,000 hotel rooms across the country that can be converted into isolation rooms with medical supervision based on need. It is also pooling CSR funds to help patients with financial issues.
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