Respiratory rate over 30 per minute, breathlessness or SpO2 lower than 90 per cent should be considered as severe disease and such patients have to admitted to an ICU. There is no evidence of injectable steroids benefitting Covid patients not requiring oxygen supplementation or in continuation after discharge, according to the revised ‘Clinical Guidance for … Read more
In his letter to the Maharashtra additional chief secretary Dr Pradeep Kumar Vyas, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan had highlighted a few major guidelines which differed from the centre’s guidelines. Taking a more cautious approach towards the Omicron variant of Coronavirus than that taken by the centre, Maharashtra has issued a separate list of guidelines … Read more
The central government has advised persons above 65 years of age, persons with co-morbidities, pregnant women, and children below the age of 10 years, to stay at home. (Reuters image) Unlock 6.0 guidelines: The Central government has announced Unlock 6.0 guidelines for the month of November. The guidelines for re-opening issued by the Ministry of … Read more
These places are visited by a large number of people, increasing the risk of COVID-19. (Image: Wonderla Amusement Park, Bengaluru) Entertainment parks reopening: Government issues SOPs for entertainment parks! As the country is gearing towards unlocking and reopening all activities, entertainment parks and similar attractions are also open. These places are visited by a large … Read more
Guidelines for festivals, reopening of cinema halls during Coronavirus Pandemic: The central government in its Unlock 5 guidelines had stated that after October 15, 2020, a maximum of 50 per cent of the hall capacity will be allowed, with a ceiling of 200 persons outside Containment Zones. (Reuters image) Coronavirus update: The central government has … Read more
Coronavirus update: During the time of Navaratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra and Diwali, people are bound to meet family and friends, also assemble. Coronavirus update: Festivals during COVID-19 pandemic has become one of the worrying factors for experts and government officials. The months of October and November will witness major festivals across India. Union Health Minister … Read more
The proposed SOP was launched in an event by Maharashtra Tourism and Culture Principal Secretary Valsa Singh Nair. (File image: EEMA) Coronavirus impact on events: As the country went into a nationwide lockdown in March, the events industry came to a halt. Five months later, as India headed towards gradual reopening, the events industry continued … Read more