The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, diarrhea and loss of taste and smell. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. It can also be entirely asymptomatic in certain cases. However, even people with mild symptoms can transmit COVID-19.
Older people and younger people with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart and lung problems, diabetes or cancer are at higher risk of developing serious illness.
Over the past one-year, the COVID-19 virus has undergone mutation and multiple strains of the virus have emerged. India is currently battling the double mutant virus variant, scientifically termed as B.1.617. Experts claim that new variants are 40-70% more infectious and raise death risks to 60%. People suffering from the new variants of the virus have also seen more aggravated respiratory complications like shortness of breath, chest pain, and difficulty in breathing, leading to the need for hospitalization.
India provides two vaccines to its citizens: one developed by AstraZeneca with Oxford University (Covishield) and one by Indian firm Bharat Biotech (Covaxin).
A third vaccine - Russia's Sputnik V - was approved for use in April but is currently not being administered to citizens.
Currently, anyone over the age of 18 is eligible to take these vaccines. You need to take two doses of the vaccine for it to be effective. Covaxin's second dose is given 4-6 weeks after the first one, while Covishield's second dose can be delayed and administered 6-8 weeks after the first dose.
Citizens need to register on the CoWin app to get vaccinated. Both vaccines are found to be effective and match WHO standards. Studies have shown that people who are vaccinated (completed both doses) exhibit milder symptoms than those without a vaccination.
Doctors have recommended isolating the infected person in a separate room or area of the house to reduce the risk of infection to others. In case, you continue to share space with the infected person due to non-availability of a room then regularly disinfect the area.
In case of symptomatic patients, they also recommend regular monitoring of blood oxygen levels also known as oxygen saturation (SpO2) using a pulse oximeter every 2-3 hours.
Immediate hospitalization is advised if the SpO2 levels fall below 95%. Family members are advised to wear PPE suits while interacting with the infected person to provide basic care and use double masks (a cloth mask over a disposable surgical mask) at all times inside the house.
Food should be served to the infected person in disposable containers and separated from the regular garbage. Concerned authorities might reach out to the family to provide support. Family members must cooperate with them.
Ensure you have a pulse oximeter and thermometer at home to monitor yours or an infected person’s condition regularly. Watch out for symptoms like difficulty breathing, mental confusion, and persistent high grade fever and cough. It is advisable to be in regular touch with your doctor and not ignore the illness even if the symptoms seem mild.
We need to avoid going out as far as possible as the new variants of COVID-19 virus are highly infectious. In case a situation arises when there is a need to go out, we must practice double masking, wear a face shield and rubber disposable gloves. Other practices like washing hands regularly with soap and covering the mouth or nose while coughing or sneezing must be continued.
Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose.
It is important to adhere to social distancing norms while interacting with people. Keep at least 1-metre distance from others and avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose. It is advisable to take a bath after coming back from outside.
Do not stigmatize people suffering from COVID-19. The healthcare system of the country is in dire straits, circulate only verified information pertaining to availability of medicines, hospital beds and oxygen on social media channels.
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IIT Delhi, developed mobile app CoviRelief which provides live tracking of hospital beds, availability of oxygen, and Plasma in 15 cities in India.
A dashboard that uses Twitter feed to provide information about Covid medicines, hospital beds, plasma, oxygen supplies, food services and other important Govt.links and helplines.
GoI’s website to register for a vaccination. This is a mandatory requirement. Due to high volumes of registrations you might not be able to register the first time. Please try multiple times.
WHO’s official chatbot on WhatsApp to address queries regarding COVID-19.
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Crowdsourced regional language communication collateral on vaccinations for COVID-19
Contains list of both govt. and private services like hospital beds, oxygen cylinder supply, medicine supply, food services, sanitization services, telemedication services, test centres, plasma donors, COVID Care centres, therapy services, burials / crematoriums etc.
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This list is collated and updated by a group of volunteers.
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S.NO | Control room | Contact Number |
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1 | District - Central | 011-23270151 |
2 | District- Eas | 011-22029103 |
3 | District- North East | 011-22120014, 011- 22120015, 011- 22120016, 011- 22120017, 011- 22120015, 011-22115287, 011-22115289 |
4 | District - North | 011-27201325, 011-27201327 |
5 | District - North West | 011- 25951182 |
6 | District - South | 011-29533217, 011-29533229, 011-29533249, 011-29533260, 011-29533262 |
7 | District- South East | 011-26476410, 011-26476411 |
8 | District- South West | 011-25073502, 011-25073505, 011-25073507, 011-2 |
9 | District- West | 011-25195529, 011-25170142 |
10 | District- New Delhi | 011-23385743 |
11 | District- Shahdara | 011-22120019, 011-22120021, 011-22111077 |
Website: https://gujcovid19.gujarat.gov.in/
Call: 079-23250818
079-23251900 (SEOC)
Health Dept: 104
WhatsApp: +91 7433000104
Email: ssoidsp@gmail.com
Call: 1100
This folder is collated and updated by a group of volunteers.
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Contains list of both govt. and private services like hospital beds, oxygen cylinder supply, medicine supply, food services, sanitization services, telemedication services, test centres, plasma donors, COVID Care centres, therapy services, burials / crematoriums etc.
This list is collated and updated by a group of volunteers.
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Call0141-2225624
0141-2225000
The TN Health Department official list of live bed status ↗https://tncovidbeds.tnega.org/
You can also register your bed request with the 104 Health Helpline ↗ https://ucc.uhcitp.in/publicbedrequest
Website https://stopcorona.tn.gov.in/
If you feel like talking to someone about Covid-19 related anxieties or if you have apprehensions about your future and the likely impact of Covid-19 on your life. Reach out to the following organizations:
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Sumunum Connect is a free telephonic support line that offers emotional & mental health care. Individuals may access the helpline to discuss a range of concerns, including but not limited to, covid-19 associated fears, work-life balance, mood swings, depression, relationship concerns, thoughts of self-harm, conflict, stress & anxiety, grief & loss, managing emotions, financial insecurities & suicidal ideations.
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iCALL's special helpline catering to psychosocial concerns related to COVID. This service is available to people across different ages, genders, sexualities (and other social locations) with a special focus on reaching out to marginalized and underprivileged communities.
Any individual, experiencing psycho-social distress can avail these services. This distress could be related to difficult or negative emotions (sadness, anxiety, loneliness, boredom, anger, uncertainty, hopelessness, or helplessness) and thoughts (thoughts about contracting Corona virus, losing loved ones, worries about future, suicidal thoughts).
It could also be related to the challenging circumstances that an individual might be confronting (lock down, being separated from loved ones, shortage of food, loss of shelter, difficulties in reaching home, loss of livelihood, violence and abuse etc).
Your call will be answered by a team of professional counsellors who are specially trained to address psychosocial concerns related to COVID-19 pandemic. This is an anonymous & confidential service.
This COVID-19 dedicated Helpline by iCALL, TISS is in collaboration with United Nations Development Program (UNDP) & www.mariwalahealthinitiative.org
iCALL can be reached @ 91529 87825
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‘Keh Daalo’ is a toll free helpline which offers counselling services by telephone and email to adolescents and young adults, who are in emotional or psychological confusion or distress. It helps them deal with and resolve concerns and problems through behavioural counselling, guidance and support.
‘Keh Daalo’ is run by ETASHA Society, a not-for-profit organization, which has specialised in working with adolescents and youth. ETASHA’s counsellors are trained psychologists and social science professionals who have worked extensively with young people in the age group of 10 to 26. Empathetic listening, counselling, mentoring and career guidance are their special expertise areas.
KehDaalohelps deal with and resolve concerns and problems through behavioural counselling, guidance and support.
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Keh Daalo can be reached @ 18001 230611
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