Category: COVID19

CM has instructed strict lockdown in containment zones: Minister Sudhakar

Bengaluru – July 4 2020 : Chief Minister has instructed to identify and strictly seal down areas where there are high number of cases in Bengaluru, Medical Education Minister Dr.K.Sudhakar said.

Karnataka is in a better position today due to rhe efforts and hard work of Ministers, doctors, officials and all staff. The cases have increased in Bengaluru and some other districts in last few days due to various reasons. We all have to work hard and contain the spread of virus, Dr.Sudhakar briefed media about instructions given by Chief Minister in the meeting.

Allocation of responsibility to Ministers

Explaining the decisions of the meeting, Dr.Sudhakar said that CM has instructed to ensure that all necessary arranegements to ensure treatment of covid patients must be carried out efficiently and transparently. Responsibilities related to policy formulation, preparation of guidelines, communication to media, management of war room have been assigned to me. Deputy CM Dr.Ashwatnarayan has been given the responsibility of managing of covid care centres and Revenue Minister R Ashoka and CM’s political secretary Vishvanath have been given the responsibility of managing private hospitals. CM BSY has instructed all of us to work in synergy, Dr.Sudhakar said.

The issue of supply of defective PPE kits in one of the hospitals has come to my notice and I have ordered an enquiry. The private hospital has been warned and strict action will be taken if such incidents repeat. The matter of imposing lockdown in the state again was discussed in the task force meeting. Me and DCM Dr.Ashwatnarayana suggetsed that lockdown is not necessary at this stage. CM will take decision on this matter, Dr.Sudhakar said.

Earlier today Dr.K.Sudhakar inaugurated the Tele-medicine facility which is sponsered by Cisco under its CSR activity to Bangalore Medical College. By using tele-medicine we can provide quality treatment and also maintain patient records digitally, Dr.Sudhakar said.

Home Minister Basavar Bommai, Health Minister B.Sriramulu, Revenue Minister R.Ashoka, CM’s political secretary Vishvanath and senior officials were present in the task force meeting.

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~Policy to benefit consumers as well as sub-dealers~

New Delhi, July 03, 2020: Empowering the frontline photographers and videographers, Panasonic India is providing a special industry-first COVID-19 medical insurance to consumers on the purchase of any Panasonic cameras and to all its existing sub-dealers. The insurance scheme of up to INR 1 Lakh provides insurance against COVID-19 to photographers and videographers who are going above and beyond to report news and capture ceremonies and events during the coronavirus pandemic. The insurance policy is valid for one year from the date of purchase for consumers.  

Announcing the special initiative, Mr. Sandeep Sehgal, Business Chief, Imaging Business Group, Panasonic India & SAARC, said, “Photographers across the India are out in their communities every day doing the hard work of telling the stories of COVID-19 and bringing ceremonies and events to the rest of us in the safe environment of our homes. Through our COVID Insurance initiative, we aim to support and extend our commitment to safeguarding their wellbeing and creativity. To ensure easy access of our cameras to consumers, we are also extending the insurance policy to our sub-dealers to empower and strengthen their operations.” 

Details of the policy:

·         This insurance coverage is being provided by M/s. PramericaLife Insurance Ltd.

·         Offer valid on purchases made by consumers from 9June 2020 to 31 August 2020

·         Offer is eligible to consumers in the age group of 18 to 65 years

·         Lumpsum benefit equal to 100% of sum insured on diagnosis of Covid-19 for in-patient members

·         The coverage to the buyer will be 12 months from the date of purchase invoice of the designated product being offered by Panasonic

·         Non Hospitalized member is not covered (minimum 24Hours hospitalization would be required for claim payment)

·         Amount insured depends upon the product purchased by the consumer

o   For camera less than INR 50,000 – Insurance coverage is INR 25,000

o   For camera between INR 50,000 – 1,00,00 — Insurance coverage is INR 50,000

o   For camera between INR 1,00,000 – 1,50,00 – Insurance coverage is INR 75,000

o   For camera > INR 1,50,00k – Insurance coverage is INR 1,00,000

·         Standard offer applicable to all sub-dealers of INR 1,00,000

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~ Aims to support 48 hospitals, impacting 9600 healthcare and medical staff, and more than 65,000 public service personnel

Karnataka, 2^nd July 2020: As the need to step up relief efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Coca-Cola in India has partnered with United Way Mumbai to augment healthcare initiatives in 48 public hospitals across eight states in the country. Apart from large-scale support to public hospitals and healthcare workers, the partnership has also committed to serving 65000+ public service personnel such as sanitation workers, police staff and community health workers across the nation. This initiative is a part of Coca-Cola’s commitment of INR 100 crores towards helping the healthcare system and communities to combat the crisis and contain the spread of the pandemic.

As a part of this relief initiative, Coca-Cola and United Way Mumbai along with support from partner NGO Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled has commenced the distribution drive in Karnataka. PPE and hygiene aid kits are being distributed amongst frontline warriors in Karnataka to help them fight against the spread of coronavirus. A total of 1200 healthcare workers across 6 hospitals, 8000 sanitation workers, 2050 police personnel and 1100 community health workers are expected to benefit in this region.

The initial phase of the relief program will be rolled out in eight critically affected states including Maharashtra (Mumbai, Pune), Delhi, Tamil Nadu (Chennai), Karnataka (Bengaluru), Telangana (Hyderabad), Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana. To provide immediate support and enhancement of health infrastructure, public hospitals will be provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) comprising N95 masks, 3-ply disposable masks, surgical caps, surgical goggles, waterproof gown, shoe covers, gloves for the safety of healthcare workers. The support package will also include sanitizer dispensers, additional ICU beds, and non-contact thermometers for medical preparedness in dealing with the anticipated number of cases across the country. Working alongside the government bodies and local institutions to support basic needs and ensure safety and protection of our frontline healthcare personnel and communities, this outreach aims to positively impact 9600 healthcare workers and over 9 lakh patients across India.

Additionally, to equip public service personnel such as police staff, sanitation workers and other community and social workers who are working in the hotspot zones, protective gears such as masks and gloves along with sanitizer dispensers will also be provided. This support is expected to reach approximately 50,000 sanitation workers, 11,000+ police personnel and 6,000 community health workers across India.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Ishteyaque Amjad, Vice-President, Public Affairs,Communications & Sustainability, Coca-Cola India and South West Asia said, “We are humbled to collaborate with our partner United Way Mumbai in providing support to the health and safety of the country’s frontline warriors. We are hopeful that with collective efforts and resilience, we will be able to steer ourselves out of these testing times.”

Adding further, Mrs. Jayanti Shukla, Chief Executive Officer, United Way Mumbai said, “The rapid spread of the virus has left doctors, nurses and other frontline workers with inadequate access to the protective equipment, necessary to defend themselves. In such testing times, it’s important to ensure their personal safety and safeguard their health so our citizens can continue to receive the care and support that they need. Through this collaboration, Coca-Cola and United Way Mumbai will continue to identify, plan and support interventions to areas of greatest needs.”

Mahantesh GK, Founder Managing Trustee, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled said,“Through this joint initiative by Coca-Cola India and United Way Mumbai, we are humbled to extend our support as a gesture of gratitude to the frontline warriors in Karnataka, fighting against the odds in combating the spread of COVID-19.”

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DON’T BE YOUR OWN DOCTOR

Bengaluru July 1, 2020: The world of internet has given rise to the trend of ‘self-diagnosis’. Whenever we fall sick or feel any uneasiness in our body, the first thing we tend to do is Google our symptoms. We search for possible ailments for our symptoms and also its treatments. In fact, according to a research, eight out of ten Internet users look online for health information. In some cases, doing so becomes an addiction, also known as Cyberchondria – the tendency to self-diagnose health problems online to anxiety-producing results.

The internet searches only sometimes help us find the problem which could lead to the right solutions. However, most of the times it can lead to a great anxiety and unsubstantiated concern over common symptoms based on online literature and research. From the time someone begins the process of self-diagnosing and agonizing over an unproven health problem, it becomes an issue.

In the current times of the COVID 19 pandemic, fear and anxiety has caused an increase in online self-diagnosis and medications. Denial to accept the diagnosis, treating symptoms partially can mask this condition for some time and hence by the time the actual consultation happens, the diseases could be in a severe or advanced stage. This may cause the disease to spread in the community as well, as proper precautions are not taken from an early stage. The symptoms overlap with many conditions and hence online or self-diagnosis can cause a false sense of relief. The signs which can be assessed by a qualified medical professional can totally be missed out. As responsible citizens, we should use online guidance to be aware and not treat ourselves.

Ms Kanchan Naikawadi, Preventive Healthcare Specialist, Indus Health Plus says, “Self-medication has become very common and there are various reasons for it. Lack of time, scarcity of health services, financial constraint, lack of awareness, appealing advertisements and easy availability of drugs are responsible for the increasing trend of self-medication. People should consult a doctor before taking any medication as it may cause a serious damage to the body. Checking for symptoms online is okay but it should always be followed up with proper health checkup and expert advice.”

Here are some potential risks associated with self-medication to keep in mind:

·         Incorrect diagnosis of the illness and incorrect process of therapy

·         Failure to recognize pharmacological risks resulting in severe adverse reactions

·         Failure to seek proper and prompt medical advice

·         No knowledge of contraindications, interactions, warnings and precautions

·         Duplicate medication which may lead to harmful drug interaction

·         Inadequate or excessive dosage

·         Excessively prolonged use

·         Risk of dependence and abuse

·         Food and drug interaction

·         Psychological effects due to incorrect diagnosis

·         Inaccuracy of online symptom checkers

The article has been contributed by Ms Kanchan Naikawadi, Preventive Healthcare Specialist, Indus Health Plus.

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