Health | Citizen Matters

Eight weeks of coronavirus in India through data: Is the growth really exponential?

March 31, 2020 Siddhant Kalra

Exactly how fast is COVID-19 spreading in India? What would flattening the curve mean in the Indian context? Does the outbreak in India show specific patterns in terms of age and gender of patients? Data from 8 weeks of the pandemic reveals interesting insights.

Srinagar: COVID-19, two deaths, 45 positive cases and counting…

March 31, 2020 Abid Bashir Wani

The story is familiar. A few people returning from abroad, ignoring quarantine, meeting family and friends and then testing positive. A preacher, in particular, may have spread the virus far and wide in Kashmir.

Updated list of coronavirus testing centres across India (Updated daily)

March 24, 2020 Bhavani Prabhakar

Find the latest list of ICMR-accredited testing laboratories, both government and private, here.

How to keep your children safe in the times of COVID-19

March 23, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

The probability of children getting affected by the dreaded coronavirus is less than that of older adults. However, necessary precautions should still be taken. Young children must also be reassured in these times of anxiety. Here is an explainer on how to protect children and keep them engaged.

With many lapses in self isolation, Punjab braces for spurt in coronavirus positives

March 22, 2020 Raj Machhan

In cities and towns across the state, individuals exposed to the virus and eventually found to be infected refused to go into quarantine, and came in contact with hundreds, reveals the contact tracing exercise.

Work from home, financial worries, fatigue: How to cope with stress created by COVID-19

March 22, 2020 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

Isolation. Messy working conditions. Gruelling days for people in the medical profession. Continuing our conversation with leading psychiatrist Dr Kalyanasundaram S, we look at how people can cope with these peculiar circumstances that have become the order of the day.

COVID-19: “Community spread could lead to proportional rise in mental illness cases”

March 21, 2020 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

In all the noise about social distancing, testing and fatalities, mental well-being of society receives relatively less attention, though it is one of the foremost challenges in public health as the coronavirus pandemic takes over our lives. Leading psychiatrist Dr Kalyanasundaram S talks about the risks, mitigation and how to cope with stress in times of this new normal.

COVID-19 updates (Updated daily): Delhi govt FIR against organisers of Nizamuddin event | Gujarat takes steps to ensure efficient supply of essentials

March 21, 2020 News Desk

Stay with us here, where we bring you fresh updates daily from around the country on the latest numbers, policies and other key observations from our cities as we fight COVID-2019 together!

Coronavirus testing centres in India

March 18, 2020 Siddhant Kalra

‘Test, test, test’ is the WHO’s prescription to restrict community spread of Covid19. Though India is currently following a restricted testing protocol, with the numbers rising, India may soon tap on 51 accredited private laboratories. Till then, check out the 62 accredited centres where you can test for Coronavirus.

How can the state protect the urban poor from COVID19?

March 17, 2020 News Desk

Given the global pandemic, Housing and Land Rights Network (HLRN) has called upon the central and state governments to implement special measures to prevent and check the spread of this virus among the homeless and those in informal settlements.

Covid19 risk: What can apartments, PGs do?

March 15, 2020 Bhavani Prabhakar

With the Coronavirus scare spreading far and wide, how can you help your security personnel and help be safe? How can you clean your apartment’s common areas? Read here.

All that you wanted to ask about Corona virus… and helplines for further guidance

March 13, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

You may have been inundated with information about the Corona virus by now. So, will summer really bring the spread to a halt? Till then, should you just wear masks and wait it out? Will turmeric and lemon help? Listen to leading infectious diseases specialist Dr Padma Srikanth as she answers some oft-asked questions.

Holi with care and other tips: How to stay safe during COVID-19 outbreak, minus the panic

March 7, 2020 News Desk

The number of reported cases of Corona virus in India is on the rise. So, should you play Holi this year? Would eating garlic and other heat-generating foods help? What about handling packages from abroad or eating imported food? Separate the facts from the myths and take care!

How Kerala stopped the Coronavirus scare from becoming a full-blown health crisis

February 20, 2020 N V Ravindranathan Nair

Kerala initially declared a “state-specific health emergency” after three positive Coronavirus cases were reported in the state. However, it withdrew the declaration within days and today, the situation is largely normal. No fresh case has been reported from any part of the state.

How the Indian government is trying to stop the spread of novel Coronavirus in the country

February 11, 2020 News Desk

Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, has issued a suo moto statement in the Lok Sabha on the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus Disease in China and the subsequent actions taken by the Government of India. Here’s what he said.

Delhi Report Card 5: How healthcare in Delhi has changed during the AAP tenure

February 5, 2020 Sri Krishna

158 Mohalla clinics, 23 polyclinics, rising OPD coverage in government hospitals, referrals to private hospitals for free MRI and other expensive tests — the numbers and initiatives are undeniably impressive. A closer look at the details on the ground and what Delhiites are saying about the same.

Coronavirus outbreak: Don’t trust social media ‘forwards’, here’s what you need to know

January 29, 2020 Dr Rifa Tazyeem Khan

The novel Corona Virus that surfaced in December in China has affected thousands in that country and claimed over a hundred lives. Confirmed cases have been reported from other Asian countries too. What is the reality in India? How can we protect ourselves?

How to claim health insurance benefits successfully from multiple policies

December 10, 2019 Anuj Jindal

Many of us have multiple health insurance policies but we rarely consider using them together to maximise claims following a treatment. Yet, all it takes is just four informed steps.

Safe and healthy food for children: Proposed FSSAI regulation puts the onus on schools

December 6, 2019 Surabhi Soral

Draft regulation, now being finalised, says schools must take concrete steps to ensure that only healthy food is served on campuses. No food categorised as HFSS (high in fats, sugar and salt) may be offered or sold within 50 m of a school campus.

Mumbai civic body initiative to help school kids cope with mental health issues

October 16, 2019 Jahanvi J

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s Smiling School Project will train principals and teachers to identify students facing mental or emotional distress. These students will then receive free counselling. But will it be enough, given the nature and magnitude of the problem?