Category: COVID19

Vedanta Iron Ore Karnataka Ensures Safety of Employees through Precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19 spread

Bangalore, 08 July, 2020: Vedanta Iron Ore has put in place measures to help mitigate the risk from coronavirus to employees and their families. The measures are intended to provide greater security to the employees by restricting the spread of the virus. The company has taken plentiful precautionary measures to fight this pandemic. Vedanta as a responsible corporate is fully committed to the safety of people, their families who are extended part of the Vedanta family and the communities.

Mr. Krishna Reddy, Director, Vedanta Iron Ore Karnataka Business said, “As per MHA guidelines, the company has resumed limited operations subject to necessary precautions as mandated by various advisories being implemented for a safe working environment. We are taking all responsible actions and mandated safety protocols issued by various authorities in order to help stop the spread of Coronavirus. We are providing utmost care to the safety of people working with our company. Life of people is of extreme importance for us and will always remain our furthermost priority.”.

Mr. Prasanna HP, Assistant Security Officer, M/s Walson Services Private Limited (Contractor Company) said, “Our team is stationed at the Iron Ore Karnataka Business to ensure a safe work environment for the people in this extraordinary situation. The initiatives taken by Iron Ore Karnataka management ensures workers’ safety inside office premises. The whole system is set in place by the management and all the employees adheres to it. The management has also provided our team with PPEs to restrict the spread and for us to carry out our duties without any chance of infection.”.

The biggest challenge faced by Iron Ore Karnataka amid the pandemic has been to motivate employees and keep the work momentum going with limited operations, limited workforce and maintaining all health protocols viz social distancing, use of PPEs etc. The company is ensuring strict adherence to precautionary measures.

Vedanta Iron Ore Karnataka is taking the following actions aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19:

· Enhanced facility hygiene practices including increasing the frequency with which high touch surfaces are cleaned. Safety precautions including supply of sanitizers, protective gears, masks, regular temperature checks and recording of all the work force at the Entrance Gate and availability of 24×7 medical support for further course of action if there is any abnormality found in the workers. Hands-free hand wash basins are located at all entry gates and hand wash facilities spread across all the worksites.
· The residential doctor at Vedanta Iron Ore Karnataka distributes triple layered masks on a daily basis and has provided personal sanitizer bottles that have to carried every day (strict checking is done) for the safety of the employees, contractors and workmen working at the mines. Working during these times can be highly stressful, the residential doctor conduct awareness sessions on the importance of mental health.
· Ensuring minimal gathering and social distancing protocols at workplaces. To ensure the social distancing inside the company premises is been maintained, a team of 3 ESM Security Personnel’s in 1st & 2nd Shift and circles are made at Sesa 01, Canteen area, Gates and attendance reader installed locations.
· Providing employees with flexibility around work schedules and recommending that they work from home, to the extent feasible and appropriate. Direct and indirect employees residing in affected and suspected have been asked to not report to work & there has been no denial on their salaries. Additional commute buses operate to maintain social distancing during travel to work.
· Verification of the travel history of workforce has been initiated by the company before an employee is re-joining the company along with a declaration in prescribed format. All essential business-related travel has been restricted for all the employees. Quarantine facility has been made available at a dedicated company apartment and those arriving from other states are tested for COVID-19 with a swab test & are quarantined mandatorily for 14 days.
· To ensure safety, security and wellbeing of our stakeholders, especially our communities and employees, Vedanta Iron Ore Karnataka handed over a drone camera with tablet to the Office of Superintendent of Police, Chitradurga to assist them to safeguard the people of the district in the pandemic. Provision of drone camera will benefit business continuity and safety as it guarantees proper surveillance and assures a safe environment for our employees, contractors and workmen to work, commute and live in.
· Fumigation and sanitization in the Mines facility and transportation are being done on frequent basis. Continuous awareness on the situation and preventive measures are being conducted for direct and indirect employees via tool box talks and virtual platforms.

In line with Vedanta philosophy of care and community welfare, Vedanta Iron Ore Karnataka Business has also been working in close- coordination with the Office of District Administration of Chitradurga, to help them in providing necessary infrastructure and provisioning of protective equipment across COVID- 19 medical facilities in the district. Apart from the contribution of Rs. 201 crores by the Group Chairman Mr. Anil Agarwal to combat COVID-19 pandemic, Vedanta Iron Ore Karnataka has donated Rs. 1 crore each to the CM Relief Funds of Goa and Karnataka state government.

Vedanta Iron Ore at Karnataka has always had a symbolic relationship with Chitradurga Community for many decades and in this critical situation the company has handed over 10 ICU cots and 10 Multi- Para Monitor to the District Administration set to be installed at the COVID – 19 Relief District Hospital along 500 sanitiser bottles, 2500 triple layer N95 masks, 500 personal protection kits and an ambulance for emergency medical facilities. The company has also, handed over 3400 ration kits to the District Administration Office to help them be well prepared in the current situation. Besides this, Vedanta Iron Ore at Karnataka distributed 2600 three layered cloth masks to police officers, health workers and the community people across Chitradurga district handmade by local SHG women over the course of two weeks.

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Bengaluru, 7^th July 2020 : In the face of an ongoing economic crisis, Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited (FGII), the general insurance arm of the joint venture between retail giant Future Group and global insurer Generali, announced promotions, annual increments & variable payouts to all its employees. The company declared that there will be no layoffs of its employees during these unprecedented and volatile times.

They also made provision of an immediate relief fund of INR 50,000 to each of its business-active agents and their families if they are tested positive for COVID-19. 

With over 125 branches across India, the company has decided not to compromise on hiring and plans to recruit employees as per the business requirement. During this lockdown phase alone, FGII has onboarded over 70 employees across various levels using various digital tools for engaging, interviewing, enrolling, and inducting. The company will continue to hire as in any other year. 

FGII has also taken multiple initiatives towards employee wellness and engagement during the lockdown period. The company has introduced a confidential counselling helpline for employees and their families to help them cope with changes brought about by the pandemic such as anxiety, stress or work-life balance. This is supplemented by live sessions promoting physical and mental health through yoga sessions. It has also organized various engagement programmes such as talent shows and conducted virtual training sessions for employees to help them connect and learn while they work from home.

Mr. Anup Rau, MD & CEO, Future Generali India Insurance said, “We are a people-first company, period. We made sure that every single employee- right from the CXOs to our housekeeping staff – got their due credit and bonuses and increments in time. I don’t believe one can be a customer-centric company without being employee-centric; they are both congruent. Now, more than ever, our employees and partners need certainty and stability in their lives. We are building an organization for the long term and have the wherewithal to handle uncertainty. We are a fundamentally strong company and have the ability to respond to the new realities of the marketplace.”

Future Generali India Insurance announces increment for all its employees in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

Bengaluru, 7^th July 2020 : In the face of an ongoing economic crisis, Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited (FGII), the general insurance arm of the joint venture between retail giant Future Group and global insurer Generali, announced promotions, annual increments & variable payouts to all its employees. The company declared that there will be no layoffs of its employees during these unprecedented and volatile times.

They also made provision of an immediate relief fund of INR 50,000 to each of its business-active agents and their families if they are tested positive for COVID-19. 

With over 125 branches across India, the company has decided not to compromise on hiring and plans to recruit employees as per the business requirement. During this lockdown phase alone, FGII has onboarded over 70 employees across various levels using various digital tools for engaging, interviewing, enrolling, and inducting. The company will continue to hire as in any other year. 

FGII has also taken multiple initiatives towards employee wellness and engagement during the lockdown period. The company has introduced a confidential counselling helpline for employees and their families to help them cope with changes brought about by the pandemic such as anxiety, stress or work-life balance. This is supplemented by live sessions promoting physical and mental health through yoga sessions. It has also organized various engagement programmes such as talent shows and conducted virtual training sessions for employees to help them connect and learn while they work from home.

Mr. Anup Rau, MD & CEO, Future Generali India Insurance said, “We are a people-first company, period. We made sure that every single employee- right from the CXOs to our housekeeping staff – got their due credit and bonuses and increments in time. I don’t believe one can be a customer-centric company without being employee-centric; they are both congruent. Now, more than ever, our employees and partners need certainty and stability in their lives. We are building an organization for the long term and have the wherewithal to handle uncertainty. We are a fundamentally strong company and have the ability to respond to the new realities of the marketplace.”

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ಕೊರೊನ ಅದು ಪ್ರಾಣ ಇಲ್ಲದ ( RNA-RIBO NUCLEIC ACID )ಒಂದು ಪ್ರೋಟೀನ್ ಪದಾರ್ಥದ ವೈರಾಣು. ಇದರ ಮೇಲೆ ಕೊಬ್ಬಿನ ಪದಾರ್ಥವೊಂದು ಪೊರೆಯಾಗಿ ಏರ್ಪಟ್ಟು ಒಂದು ರೀತಿ ಪೌಡರ್ ಆಗಿರುತ್ತದೆ. ಕೊರೊನಾ ಪದದ ಅರ್ಥ‌ ಕಿರೀಟ. ಈ ವೈರಾಣು ನೋಡಲು ಕಿರೀಟದಂತೆ ಇರುವುದರಿಂದ ಈ ಹೆಸರು ಬಂದಿದೆ ಎಂದು‌ ಹೇಳಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಇನ್ನು ಬೇರೆ ವೈರಾಣುಗಳಿಗಿಂತ ಕೊರೊನಾ ವೈರಾಣು ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಮಟ್ಟಿಗೆ ಭಾರವಾಗಿರುತ್ತದೆ. ಇದೇ ಕಾರಣಕ್ಕೆ ಇದು ಗಾಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ತೇಲುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ( ಒಂದು ವೇಳೆ ಇದು ಗಾಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಹಾರುವಂತಿದ್ದರೆ ಇಷ್ಟೊತ್ತಿಗೆ ಜಗತ್ತಿನ ಅರ್ಧ ಜನ ಸಾವನ್ನಪ್ಪುವ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಾಗಿ ಇರುತಿತ್ತು ) ಕೊರೊ‌ನಾ ವೈರಾಣು ಬಹುತೇಕ ಭೂಮಿಯಲ್ಲೇ ಬಿದ್ದಿರುತ್ತದೆ. ಕೊರೊನಾ ನಿರ್ಜೀವ ಕಣ 14 ದಿನ ನಿರ್ಜೀವ ಕಣವಾಗಿಯೇ ಇರುತ್ತದೆ. ಇದಕ್ಕೆ ಜೀವ ಬರಬೇಕಾದರೆ ಯಾವುದಾದರೂ ಜೀವಕೋಶದ ಆಶ್ರಯ ಬೇಕೇ ಬೇಕು.

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ನಮ್ಮ ದೇಹದ ಕಣ್ಣು, ಮೂಗು, ಬಾಯಿ ನಿರ್ಜೀವ ಕೊರೊನಾಗೆ ಜೀವ ತುಂಬುತ್ತವೆ. ಮೊದಲು ಕಣ್ಣಿನ ವಿಚಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಬರುವುದಾದರೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಕಣ್ಣಿನ ಕಿಸಿರು, ಜಿಬರೆ ಅಂತಾ ನಾವು ಏನು ಹೇಳುತ್ತೇವೆ. ಅದರ ಸಂಪರ್ಕಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದರೆ ಕೊರೊನಾ ಜೀವ ಪಡೆಯುತ್ತದೆ. ಮತ್ತೆ ಮೂಗು ಸಹಾ ಕಿಲ್ಲರ್ ಕೊರೊನಾದ ಫೇವರಿಟ್ ಸ್ಥಳ. ಮೂಗಿನ ಸಿಂಬಳದ ( ಗೊಣ್ಣೆ ) ಪ್ರೋಟೀನ್ ಇದಕ್ಕೆ ಆಮ್ಲಜನಕ. ಇದರ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಗಂಟಲ ಕಫವೇ ಇದಕ್ಕೆ ಅತಿ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಆಶ್ರಯ ನೀಡುವ ಆ್ಯಕ್ಟಿವ್ ಮಾಡುವ ಹಾಟ್‌ಸ್ಪಾಟ್. ಈ ಮೂರರಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವುದೇ ಭಾಗ ಕೊರೊನಾಗೆ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿದರೂ ಕೆಲವೇ ಕ್ಷಣಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಲಕ್ಷಾಂತರ ಕಣಗಳಾಗಿ ವಿಭಜನೆಯಾಗಿ ಶ್ವಾಸಕೋಶ ಸೇರಿ ಬಿಡುತ್ತದೆ ಈ ಮಾರಿ.

ಒಮ್ಮೆ ಇದು ಒಳ ಸೇರಿದರೆ ಶ್ವಾಸಕೋಶದ ರಕ್ತನಾಳಗಳನ್ನು ಆಕ್ರಮಿಸಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಶರೀರಕ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರಾಣವಾಯುವನ್ನು ನಿರೋಧಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಈ ಕಾರಣದಿಂದಾಗಿ ರೋಗಿಯು ಪ್ರಾಣ ವಾಯುವು ಲಭಿಸದೆ ಮರಣ ಹೊಂದುತ್ತಾ‌ನೆ. ಇದರ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಇದರಿಂದ “ನೆಗಡಿ” ಹೆಚ್ಚಾಗಿ ಕಂಡುಬರುತ್ತದೆ. ರೋಗಿ ಸೀನಿದಾಗ, ಕೆಮ್ಮಿದಾಗ, ಆತನ ಸಿಂಬಳ ಮೂಲಕ, ಕಫ ಮೂಲಕ, ಈ ರೋಗ ಕಣಗಳು ಎಲ್ಲೆಂದರೆ ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಬೀಳುತ್ತವೆ. ನಾವು ಹತ್ತಿರ ಇದ್ದರೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಮೇಲೂ ಬೀಳಬಹುದು. ಇಲ್ಲ ತುಂತುರು ಹನಿಯಾಗಿ ಬೇರೆ ಯಾವುದರ ಮೇಲಾದರೂ ಬೀಳಬಹುದು. ಇನ್ನು ಆಯಾ ಪದಾರ್ಥ ಲಕ್ಷಣಗಳ ಅನುಸಾರ ವಾತಾವರಣದ ತಾಪಮಾನ ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಅನುಗುಣವಾಗಿ ಕೊರೊನಾ 4 ಘಂಟೆಯಿಂದ 24 ಘಂಟೆಯವರೆಗೊ ಶಕ್ತಿವಂತವಾಗಿ ಇರುತ್ತದೆ. ಅಂದರೆ ಸೂರ್ಯನ ತಾಪಮಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಇದರ ಮೇಲೆ ಇರುವ ಕೊಬ್ಬಿನ ಪೊರೆ ಕರಗಿ ಹೋಗಿ ವೈರಾಣು ಶಕ್ತಿ ಕಳೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತದೆ.

ಇಲ್ಲಿಯವರೆಗೂ ಈ ರೋಗ ವಿಜಯ ಕೇಕೆ ಹಾಕಿ ಬಂದ ದೇಶಗಳೆಲ್ಲವೂ ಸರಿ ಸುಮಾರು ಶೀತದ ಪ್ರದೇಶಗಳೇ. ತಾಪಮಾನ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಪ್ರದೇಶಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಇದರ ಮೇಲೆ ಕೊಬ್ಬಿನ ಪೊರೆ ಕರಗುವ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆ ಕಡಿಮೆ. ಇನ್ನು ಕೊರೊನಾ ತನ್ನಿಂದ ತಾನೇ ನಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಅಂಟಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಾರದು. ಸರ್ವೇ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯವಾಗಿ ನಾವೇ ಅವುಗಳನ್ನು ಸ್ಪರ್ಶಿಸುತ್ತೇವೆ. ನಮ್ಮ ಕೈ ಬೆರಳುಗಳಿಗೆ ಇದು ಅಂಟಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬಹುದು. ನಮ್ಮ ಕೈಗಳಿಂದ ನಮ್ಮ ಕಣ್ಣು, ಮೂಗು ಮತ್ತು ಬಾಯಿಯನ್ನು ಸ್ಪರ್ಶಿಸಿದಾಗ ಇವು ಆ್ಯಕ್ಟಿವ್ ಆಗಿ ನಮ್ಮ ದೇಹದಲ್ಲಿ ಆಶ್ರಯ ಪಡೆಯುತ್ತವೆ.ಕಣ್ಣಿನ ಜಿಬಿರೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸೇರಿದರೆ ತಕ್ಷಣವೇ ಅದು ಕಣ್ಣಿನ ನೀರಾಗಿ ವೃದ್ದಿಗೊಂಡು ಮೂಗಿನ ಕಡೆ ಜಾರಿ ಮೂಗಿನ ದ್ವಾರವನ್ನು ತಲುಪುತ್ತದೆ. ಮೂಗಿನ ಸಿಂಬಳ ಬಾಯಿಯ ಕಫದ ಜೊತೆ ಸೇರಿದಾಗ ಗಂಟಲು ಅಲ್ಲಿಂದ ಶ್ವಾಸಕೋಶ ತಲುಪುತ್ತದೆ.

✳ ಕೊರೊನಾಗೆ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ✳

ಕೊರೊನಾಗೆ ಇಲ್ಲಿಯವರೆಗೆ ಯಾವುದೇ ನಿರ್ದಿಷ್ಟ ಮದ್ದು ಕಂಡು ಹಿಡಿದಿಲ್ಲ. ಆದರೆ ಕೊರೊನಾ ವೈರಾಣುವಿನ ಕೆಲವು ಬಲಹೀನತೆಗಳ ಆಧಾರದ ಮೇಲೆ ಅದನ್ನೇ ಅಸ್ತ್ರಗಳಾಗಿ ಬಳಸಿಕೊಂಡು ನಮ್ಮನ್ನು ನಾವು ರಕ್ಷಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬಹುದಾಗಿದೆ. ಕೊರೊನಾಗೆ ರಕ್ಷಣಾ ಕವಚ ಇದರ ಮೇಲೆ ಇರುವ ಕೊಬ್ಬಿನ ಪದಾರ್ಥ. ಈ ಕೊಬ್ಬಿನ ಅಂಶಗಳನ್ನು ನಾಶ ಮಾಡಿದರೆ ಇದನ್ನು ಸರ್ವನಾಶ ಮಾಡಬಹುದು. ಸಾಧಾರಣವಾಗಿ ಕೊಬ್ಬಿನ ಪದಾರ್ಥವು ಬೇಸಿಗೆಯ ಬಿಸಿಲಿಗೆ ಕರಗಿಹೋಗುತ್ತದೆ ಅಥವಾ ಸಾಬೂನಿನ ನೊರೆಗೆ ಕರಗುತ್ತದೆ. ( ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯವಾಗಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಮನೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕೈಗಳಿಗೆ ಅಥವಾ ಪಾತ್ರೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಹಿಡಿದ ಜಿಡ್ಡು, ಕೊಬ್ಬಿನ ಪದಾರ್ಥವನ್ನು ತೊಲಗಿಸಲು ಸಾಬೂನು ಪದಾರ್ಥಗಳನ್ನು ಬಳಸುತ್ತೇವೆ )ಇದಕ್ಕೂ ಕೂಡ ಆದೇ ಮದ್ದು. ನಮ್ಮ ಶರೀರವನ್ನು ತಲೆ ಕೂದಲ ಸಮೇತ ಸುಮಾರು 40 ಡಿಗ್ರಿ ಸೆಂಟಿಗ್ರೇಡ್ ನೀರಿನಲ್ಲಿ, ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿ ನೊರೆ ಬರುವ ಸಾಬೂನಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರತಿ ದಿನ 2 ರಿಂದ 3 ಸಲ ಸ್ನಾನ ಮಾಡುವುದರಿಂದ ನಮ್ಮ ಶರೀರದ ಭಾಗಗಳಿಗೆ ಅಂಟಿಕೊಂಡಿರುವ ಈ ಕೊರೊನಾ ವೈರಾಣುವಿನ ಕೊಬ್ಬಿನ ಪದಾರ್ಥ ಕರಗಿ ಹೋಗಿ ಸರ್ವನಾಶವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ತದನಂತರ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿ ಕೊಬ್ಬರಿ ಎಣ್ಣೆಯನ್ನು ಶರೀರದ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಭಾಗಗಳಿಗೆ ಹಚ್ಚಿದರೆ ಒಂದು ವೇಳೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಶರೀರದ ಭಾಗಗಳ ಮೇಲೆ ಈ ರೋಗ ಕಣಗಳು ಮತ್ತೆ ಬಿದ್ದರೂ ಅಲ್ಲೇ ಅಂಟ್ಟಿಕೊಂಡು ಹೊರಗೆ ಬರಲಾಗದ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಮತ್ತೆ ಸ್ನಾನ ಮಾಡಿದಾಗ ಇದು ನಾಶವಾಗಿ ಹೋಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಇದರ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ನಾವು ಧರಿಸಿದ ಬಟ್ಟೆ, ಬಳಸಿದ ಕರ್ಚೀಪ್, ಸೇರಿ ಎಲ್ಲವನ್ನೂ ಸ್ವಚ್ಛವಾಗಿಟ್ಟುಕೊಂಡರೆ ಈ ವ್ಯಾಧಿ ಕಣಗಳ ಮೇಲೆ ಇದ್ದ ಕೊಬ್ಬು ಕರಗಿ ಅದರ ಶಕ್ತಿ ನಾಶವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.

❇ ಕೊನೆ ಮಾತು ❇

ಕೊರೊನಾ ವೈರಸ್‌ಗೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಬಳಿ ಮದ್ದಿಲ್ಲ. ಆದರೆ ಅದು ಬಾರದಂತೆ ತಡೆಯುವ ಮದ್ದು ನಮ್ಮ ಬಳಿ ಇದೆ. ಅದುವೇ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಅಂತರ. ಈ ಕಿಲ್ಲರ್ ಕೊರೊನಾ ವೈರಸ್ ಆರ್ಭಟ ತಣ್ಣಗಾಗುವವರೆಗೂ ಸಾವಧಾನದಿಂದ ವರ್ತಿಸೋಣ. ವೈದ್ಯರು ಹೇಳುವ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ನಿಯಮಗಳನ್ನು ಹಿಂದೆ ಮುಂದೆ ಯೋಚಿಸದೆ ಕಡ್ಡಾಯವಾಗಿ ಪಾಲಿಸೋಣ. ನೆನಪಿಡಿ ನೀವು ಒಬ್ಬರು ಆರೋಗ್ಯವಾಗಿದ್ದರೆ ಕನಿಷ್ಠ 10 ಸಾವಿರ ಜನರಿಗೆ ಸೋಂಕು ಹರಡುವುದನ್ನು ತಡೆಗಟ್ಟಬಹುದು.

ಕನಿಷ್ಠ ಈ ಒಂದು ವಿಚಾರದಲ್ಲಾದರೂ ರಾಗ, ದ್ವೇಷ, ಅಸೂಯೆ, ಹೊಟ್ಟೆ ಕಿಚ್ಚು, ಒಣ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠೆ, ಕೀಳು ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಇತ್ಯಾದಿ ಇತ್ಯಾದಿಗಳನ್ನು ಬದಿಗಿಟ್ಟು ಮಹಾಮಾರಿಯ ವಿರುದ್ದ ಮಾನಸಿಕವಾಗಿ ಸದೃಢರಾಗಿ ಹೋರಾಡೋಣ. ಕೊರೋನಾ ಅಸುರನನ್ನು ಓಡಿಸೋಣ.

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*ಇದು ನಿಮ್ಮನಿಜವಾದ ಸಮಾಜ ಸೇವೆ

-ಜಿ.ಎಸ್.ಗೋಪಾಲ್ ರಾಜ್

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6 July, Bangalore: Kamdhenu Ltd., a full-scale one stop building materials solutions company, has distributed free masks and hand sanitizer among its dealers and distributors in Bihar, Jammu, North East, Hyderabad, Gujarat and Bangalore. The company has distributed around 100,000 face masks and 25,000 hand-sanitizer bottles so far.

Mr. Sunil Agarwal, Director, Kamdhenu Limited said, “COVID-19 has impacted the world and overall businesses across all the industries globally. In this critical situation, we are committed towards our dealers and distribution network and will continue to stand by them.”

With the number of new infections seeing an exponential rise with each passing day, it is important that we use masks and hand sanitizers to limit our exposure. By following prescribed safety and hygiene norms we all can play a part in the fight against Covid-19. Organisations large and small must also take it upon themselves to institute safe procedure in their operations, drive awareness and contribute to fighting the pandemic, Mr. Agarwal added.

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*Strict legal action against private hospitals who refuse treatment for Covid patients : Dr.K Sudhakar*

Bengaluru -July 5 : Criminal cases will be registered against private hospitals that refuse treatment to covid patients, Minister Sudhakar said in a press conference here on Sunday at Vidhana Soudha.

Dr.Sudhakar who spoke to media after returning from his surprise visit to Jayanagar General Hospital and Rajiv Gandhi Chest Hospial responded to the questions regarding private hospitals refusing to treat covid patients. No hospital should refuse to admit patients and if any hospital is found denying treatment criminal cases will be registered against them, Minister said.

Government has come up with 6 different systems for treatment of covid patients. Covid care centres, Government medical colleges, private medical college, government hospitals, corporate hospitals and home isolation with proper facilities & according to government guidelines, the Minister added.

Dr. Sudhakar gave the statistics of 4 metropolitan cities in the country which including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai & Bengaluru. Bengaluru’s and the mortality rate is the lowest at 1.46%. The aim is to increase testing by optimal utilisation of capacity especially in private labs. Once we increase testing, it is natural that the positive cases will also increase. So citizens need not panic due to this but should take all precautionary measures. He adviced to get tested in the nearest fever clinics as soon as any symptoms like cough, fever etc are found. Guidelines regarding the home isolation will be released soon, he said.

Highlights of the Press brief

1. 400 ambulances to be deployed in Bengaluru, 2 each for every ward.
2. ILI and SARI symptoms patients to consult the nearest fever clinics immediately.
3. Government recommended patients at private hospitals will be provided with insurance under Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust.
4. If private hospitals refuse to admit the patients, call 1912 helpine to get assistance.
5. If admitted in Private hospital voluntarily the treatment cost will be borne by patients as per the rates fixed by government.
6. Government has done 6.5 lakh covid swab testing free of cost.
7. The cost of testing at private labs has been capped at Rs.2,200 as per test.
8. Private hospitals had to allot 2,734 beds but only 116 beds have been provided. This is a bottleneck and will be addressed soon by Revenue Minister R Ashoka and CM’s political secretary Vishvanath who have been given in-charge of this.
9. Will prioritize doing more swab testing in the coming days.
10. Mortality rate in Bangalore is 1.55% and the government is trying to reduce it even more.
11. PPE kits purchased is of international standardd approved by FDA an EMA.
12. Diet chart has been prepared for patients and are getting excellent food.

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