Tag: COVID-19/Coronavirus

Veteran Japanese comedian Ken Shimura passes away

March 31, 2020

• Veteran Japanese comic Ken Shimura, who tested positive for the COVID-19, was at the age of 70. He tested positive for COVID-19 on March 23.
• The actor was set to star in his debut film “God of Cinema”, directed by Yoji Yamada.

Dr. Harsh Vardhan releases 24×7 National Teleconsultation Centre

March 30, 2020

• Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan released the 24×7 National Teleconsultation Centre.
• Through the center, proficient doctors from different clinical domains will be present 24×7 to answer questions related to COVID-19.

GoI set up 11 empowered groups to deal with coronavirus

March 30, 2020

• The Government of India has made 11 empowered groups to deal with COVID-19.
• These groups comprise a senior representative from PMO and the Cabinet Secretariat to assure uniform coordination.

Northern Railways forms 1st prototype of hospital isolation coach

March 30, 2020

• The Northern Railways has successfully made the first prototype of the hospital isolation coach to fight against the COVID-19.
• There are 10 isolation wards in each isolation coach.

Abbott Labs releases a 5-minute coronavirus test

March 28, 2020

• Abbott Laboratories, United States is releasing a coronavirus test that will tell if the person is infected within 5 minutes.
• This test is so small and transportable it is often used in almost any health-care setting.

Government of India releases coronavirus tracking app “Corona Kavach”

March 27, 2020

• The Government of India has released a coronavirus risk-tracking app called ‘Corona Kavach.’
• This app is being formed in the public interest to provide information and capture the outbreak of Coronavirus. The data will be used to conduct an analysis of the active COVID 19 cases in India.

COVID-19 will be checked and treated under Ayushman Bharat scheme

March 26, 2020

• National Health Authority (NHA) has implemented Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) for testing and treatment of coronavirus infection.
• This scheme will be executed as soon as the government allows the treatment of COVID-19 patients in private hospitals.

Sunil Chhetri appointed for FIFA campaign against Covid-19

March 25, 2020

• Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri appointed for the FIFA campaign against Covid-19.
• The ‘Pass the message to kick out coronavirus’ campaign serves five key steps that are handwashing, coughing etiquette, not touching your face, physical distance and staying home if feeling unwell.

PM Modi announces lockdown for 21 days from 25 March 2020

March 25, 2020

• Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared the complete lockdown of 21 days from 25 March, as part of the government’s stringent efforts to stop COVID-19.
• According to health experts, at least 21 days’ time is very essential to break the coronavirus infection cycle.

ICMR suggests hydroxychloroquine for caregivers of COVID-19 patients

March 25, 2020

• Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has prescribed the hydroxychloroquine for healthcare workers or persons staying with and caring for positive COVID-19 patients.
• This protocol has been recommended by the Drug Controller General of India (DGCI), Dr. V. G. Somani.