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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs vide its respective orders dated 24th March 2020 and 25th March 2020 issued guidelines allowing Industrial Establishments which require continuous process, Mineral Production and Movement of Goods and Cargo for inland amongst others to operate during lockdown after obtaining the required permission from the respective State Governments. Respective Union Ministries have also issued various directives to the State governments to the same affect, reiterated in the State Empowered committee meeting and the order issued by Member Secretary State Disaster Management Authority.

Subsequently, Ministry of Home Affairs clarified vide its order dated 29.03.2020 clarified that transportation of all goods, without distinction of essential and non-essential be allowed.

There are some hindrances in smooth running of operations despite securing State Government’s permission hence, we would like to inform you that Vedanta’s Iron Ore Karnataka Business, which is categorised as an industry requiring continuous process, resumed limited operations including unloading/ loading of iron fines and iron lumps at its Megalahalli location of Chitradurga district after obtaining necessary permissions from office of District Collector – Chitradurga. This is following the State Approval vide District Collector office order dated 30th March’ 20, allowing Vedanta’s Iron Ore Karnataka Business to restart limited operations subject to necessary precautions as mandated by various advisories being implemented for a safe working environment.

According to Mr. Krishna Reddy, Director, Vedanta- Iron Ore Karnataka Business, “Vedanta Iron Ore Business is ensuring strict conformism of health guidelines at workplace and are operating with minimum possible workforce. Our organisation is also following reinforced level of strict protocols for personal hygiene, sanitation and social distancing. All our workers are provided with protective gears and masks. We are fully in compliance with the required safety measures and shall continue to abide by all further advisories. Vedanta remains fully committed to ensure the safety of its people, environment and the communities around.”.

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• Homeopathy may provide safe prophylaxis against modern infectious diseases such as the novel coronavirus, passed on from animals to humans
• Homeopathy has effectively treated severe and life-threatening viral infections in the past and may well play a crucial role in combating COVID-19
• A cure for COVID-19 is not available in homeopathy, but in the absence of any side-effects and adverse interactions with conventional medicines, homeopathy can play an important role in the fight against COVID-19.  

 

April 11, 2020: With COVID-19 spreading like wildfire through the globe and very little achieved in terms of a vaccination or a preventive medicine, there is evidence to suggest that homeopathy may be able to provide safe prophylaxis against modern infectious diseases such as the novel coronavirus, passed on from animals to humans. Conventional medicine is still struggling to find specific treatment for novel viruses and medical research laboratories are yet to discover an effective vaccination.

The current phase is crucial in generating evidence that will inform prescription practices for this illness for the immediate future. Homeopathy has effectively treated severe and life-threatening viral infections in the past and may well play a crucial role, particularly, in COVID-19 patients not responding to conventional medicines.

Commenting on the effectiveness of homeopathy in treating viruses and infections, eminent homeopath, Padma Shri, Dr. Kalyan Banerjee and founder, Dr. Kalyan Banerjee’s Clinic said, “Homeopathy has a long history of prophylaxis against epidemics and a lot has been said about increasing the immunity with homeopathy. Historically, homeopathy was used to treat and protect against the Spanish flu epidemic after World War 1. A researcher called Marino has published peer reviewed research about homeopathic prophylaxis against swine flu and dengue.”

With the national capital region having witnessed epidemic conditions of both these diseases, Dr. Kalyan Banerjee’s Clinic prescribed for over 20,000 cases, year on year, of these diseases during their peak phases in the Delhi-NCR region as well as the rest of the country. These prescriptions were not only for protective effect, but also for treating very complicated cases of severe acute respiratory distress arising from both these infections. 

Dr. Kushal Banerjee, a second-generation homeopath at the Clinic said, “Dengue and swine flu can result in multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (M.O.D.S.) which can be life threatening. Homeopathic prescriptions have frequently helped patients in intensive care. We noted similar positive effects in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (S.A.R.S.) cases as well. This is the kind of background that informs homeopathic advice on modern infectious diseases like the novel clinical entity, COVID-19.”

While a cure or vaccine for COVID-19 is not available in homeopathy, in the absence of any side-effects and adverse interactions with any conventional medicines along with a robust safety profile and repeated evidence-based successes in prophylaxis against viral infections, homeopathy may play an important role in the fight against COVID-19.

Dr. Kushal Banerjee added, “Over the last ten years, treatment of an average of 20,000 cases over several cycles of these diseases can be considered enough anecdotal evidence as their protective effect and outcomes have been quite encouraging. Conventional medicine, too, does not have any specific treatment for COVID-19 and suggested medicines like hydroxychloroquine as well as anti-viral medicines in different combinations are also still in the trial stage, achieving only variable degrees of success. Homeopathy, with its rich and consistent history of addressing viral infections, both as prophylaxis and treatment, should be considered a serious therapeutic option. Just as conventional medicine is engaged in the treatment and prevention of COVID-19 with little or no evidence base to work with, homeopathy should be, too.”

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Bengaluru: With Covid-19 spreading gradually, renowned ophthalmologist and healthcare Dr. K. Bhujang Shetty has advised those wearing contact lenses to switch to eye glasses as a preventive measure.
“Though facial mask is mandatory as a preventive measure against the dreaded coronavirus, not many know that the virus can also enter the body through eyes. Wearing glasses or spectacles reduces the spread of the virus,” said Dr. Bhujang Shetty, Chairman, Narayana Nethralaya.
Although it is more likely that people may catch coronavirus infections through mouth and nose, there are chances of the virus also entering through eyes. “In a day, humans tend to touch their face and eyes almost 20 times an hour knowingly or unknowingly. Users of contact lenses end up touching their eyes and face frequently, increasing the risk of infections. Therefore, it is advisable that they switch to eye glasses until the situation improves,” he explained.

Further, Dr. Shetty added, “Wearing spectacles, like masks, will protect you from coronavirus by preventing the virus droplets from coming in contact with your eyes. As a precautionary measure, we should also wear eyeglasses as an additional protection gear when we step out of or homes.”
In the US, which has been hit hard by the virus, the American Academy of Ophthalmology has recommended contact lens users to switch to glasses/spectacles.
For the sake of aesthetics, if people continue to wear contact lenses, they must wash hands frequently or use a hand sanitizer, and avoid touching face or rubbing their eyes.
Why eye glasses now?
Coronavirus can enter the human body when people touch their face after coming in contact with infected surfaces, such as, doorknobs, keys, tables and other outside objects.
Glasses provide extra protection by shielding eyes from any coronavirus virus particles that may be floating in the air.
For healthcare workers, face covering glasses are compulsory.
Contact lenses can cause irritation and itching leading to facial touch.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. K Bhujang Shetty
Chairman and Managing Director, Narayana Nethralaya
M: 9845010204, Website: narayananethralaya.org/

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