Corona Updates

We hope you and your family are healthy and safe. There has been an alarming spike in number of COVID-19 cases in the country, and its imperative that you take utmost care of your health and follow the precautionary measures. What you should do to be more cautious?     Get vaccinated     Avoid closed spaces, crowded areas & maintain social distance of 2 mtrs.   Frequently wash your hands and sanitize them     Use Arogya Setu app to know what areas to avoid due to the high number of patients   Don't touch your face, eyes, nose, mouth etc. Avoid the temptation to readjust the mask     Avoid touching doorknobs, commonly touched articles like toilet seats and flushes, ATM machines, display items etc   Always wear Mask     Request for digital payment processes, avoid handling cash

  We are witnessing COVID19 pandemic since September 2019, when China first imposed lockdown and then every country had to do this because of growing number of cases and mortality.  Since January, scientists all over the world are trying to develop a vaccine or cure against this deadly virus but there is no hope yet., Here we are providing a list of drugs from India that are being considered for COVID-19 treatment with upto date status. Note: This article does not endorse any drug/therapy for COVID19 or any other condition. To date, there are no specific vaccines or medicines for COVID-19. Treatments are under investigation, and will be tested through clinical trials. Favipiravir Patent (holding company) – Expired, generic version of Avigan, a Fujifilm drug commonly used in Japan for the treatment of influenza Mode of action- oral antiviral drug Clinical trial- Glenmark’s clinical trial of 150 mild to moderate patients Contraversies, if any - Cannot be given to patients with s...

"Precaution is better than cure". We all are well aware of this fact & this what renowned Dr Vinod Joshi from Ahmedabad, Gujarat also wants to emphasize on right now as this is the best solution there is looking at the current deadly scenario caused by COVID-19 that is faced by not just our country but, the world altogether.  Dr Vinod Vasantray Joshi belongs to Kutch Abdasa Kothara Village, now living in Ahmedabad from past three decades.   Giving his tireless & persistent contribution to the medical field for more than 30 years & practicing in Ahmedabad, Dr Vinod Joshi explains the health crisis in simple words to describe the seriousness of it & says that when a fire bursts out, people generally run out of their homes to safeguard themselves, but Coronavirus acts like a fire that is outside our homes & hence it becomes mandatory for people to remain at their homes to avoid the wildfire named COVID-19 to safeguard themselves & their...

Faith-based organizations (FBOs) and leaders can play a major role in saving lives and reducing illness related to COVID-19. They are a primary source of support and comfort for their members.  Often trusted more than governments or health-agencies, faith leaders can share health information to protect their communities that will be more likely to be accepted than from other sources.  By sharing simple steps to prevent COVID-19 faith organizations can promote helpful information, reduce fear and stigma, and provide reassurance to people in their communities.  Because faith leaders are integrated into their communities through service and compassionate networks, they are often able to reach the most vulnerable among us with assistance and health information. In short, they are a critical link in the safety net for vulnerable people in their communities.  Advice Recommendations for faith-based organizations (FBOs) to ensure safe gatherings (where permitted) Follow loca...

COVID-19 spread is emotionally challenging for many people, changing day-to-day life in unprecedented ways. All sections of society – including employers and employees – should play a role to protect themselves and each other and help prevent further spread of the disease. WHO is providing advice and updated information on COVID-19, and on how employers can protect their employees, what measures they should take in the workplace and other related factors. Guidance GETTING YOUR WORKPLACE READY FOR COVID-19:  Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19 WHO and public health authorities around the world are taking action to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. However, long term success cannot be taken for granted. All sections of our society – including businesses and employers – must play a role if we are to stop the spread of this disease. Access the document RISK COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: A guide to preventing and addressing social stigma associated with COVID-19 Social...

The health sector, including healthcare workers and professionals are the backbone of a country's defenses to save lives and limit the spread of disease. They play a central and critical role in global response efforts to the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare workers face higher risks of potential COVID-19 infection in their efforts to protect the greater community and are exposed to hazards such as psychological distress, fatigue and stigma.  WHO is providing essential advice, guidance and training for the health sector in critical areas from infection prevention and control, clinical management to health care worker rights and protection and mental health.   Advice Recommendations for health workers with high risk for infection: Stop all health care interaction with patients for a period of 14 days after the last day of exposure to a confirmed COVID-19 patient; Be tested for COVID-19 virus infection; Quarantine for 14 days in a designated setting. Recommendations for health work...