Lists containment measures; appeals people to contact for Medicare on helpline Nos
JAMMU, MAY 11: Covid appropriate behaviour, exercise, healthy and hygienic diet are multiple lines of defence against Covid-19 infection, said Medical Superintendent, Mother and Childcare Hospital Gandhi Nagar, Dr Arun Sharma.
Elaborating further, he said ‘Covid Appropriate Behaviour’ is not limited to wearing face mask in public and frequent hand-wash, it also includes proper sanitisation of objects one comes in contact and proper social distancing while in public space. This is equally important to break the chain of transmission, said he.
The Medical Superintendent said that all the objects and articles that a person comes in contact need to be appropriately sanitised to ensure Covid-19 virus doesn’t reach any household. It is being widely suggested that the people prefer online transactions instead of exchanging currency, he added.
Dr Sharma further briefed that first line of defence against Covid-19 is intake of nutritious diet which must include all essential nutrients, namely carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals. He suggested that people should take fiber rich food, brown bread, oats, cereals and sprouts as part of healthy diet. ‘One must also drink one litre water per 20 kg body weight, that is to say 3 litres of water for a healthy 60 kg person’, he advised. Physical exercise for half an hour daily or walking 15 thousand steps must be done to maintain a healthy body with good immune system, advised Dr Arun Sharma.
Calling for staying alert against the signs of infection, he said Common symptoms of coronavirus infection include mild fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing. “More acute symptoms can also appear in severe cases. It is advised that one should immediately consult a doctor or call Covid-19 helpline numbers in case the symptoms persist,” he maintained. ‘If breath rate reaches around 30 or fever persists for three to four days, one must immediately seek medical help’, cautioned Dr Sharma.
Meanwhile, he suggested that all Covid-related queries and doubts can be cleared on the helpline number 0191 2571616. Public can also call Divisional Control Room at 0191-2520982, 2549676, 2674444, 2674115, 2674908.
On calling these numbers, medical team would come to take sample of the sick person and his/ her family as well. The government is also providing pulse oximeter to such households free of cost so that they may regularly check their vitals. Covid patients whose oxygen saturation levels fall between 94 and 90, and those whose levels are above 94 are advised to isolate themselves within their homes. Immediate hospitalisation is required for patients with oxygen saturation levels below 90. The medical team would also provide a free Covid-kit, which contains medicines and essential supplements for the treatment and care of infected family
Elaborating on government facilities, Dr Arun Sharma informed that for those individuals who lack space or unable to manage home isolation for themselves, isolation facilities are being created at Yatri Bhawan, Bhagwati Nagar and Youth Hostel, Nagrota.
Dr Arun Sharma informed that two Triage facilities- Chest Disease & TB Hospital and MCH Gandhi Nagar, have been set up by the government to facilitate people from all corners of Jammu region and sufficient number of beds, oxygen and other facilities are in place to treat one and all.
The J&K Government has also started a live phone-in health programme on Gulistan channel which is to be aired twice daily- from 8:30 am to 9 am and 8:30 pm to 9 pm. Eminent doctors are taking public phone calls during the show and replying to their queries. Anybody from the public can call on the above-mentioned Divisional Control Room phone numbers and seek information related to Covid treatment, home isolation and other non-Covid health problem.
NO: PR/DDI/J-630/
Government of Jammu and Kashmir
Department of Information
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Email: ddiprj17@gmail.com
DC Jammu conducts extensive tour of R.S Pura, Arnia, Bishnah
Reviews management of Covid-19 patients at quarantine centers, containment zones
JAMMU, MAY 11: To review the measures taken to control the upward trend of Covid-19 cases in the district, Deputy Commissioner Jammu Anshul Garg today conducted an extensive tour of Arnia and Bishnah. He inspected the management of corona cases and facilities being provided to them in quarantine centers.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by DDC Chairman, BDC Chairman, Municipal Chairperson of both the areas besides SDM R.S Pura Ram Lal Sharma, SDM South Abhishek Abrol along with other officers of the concerned departments.
The Deputy Commissioner reviewed measures being taken for management of Covid patients at containment zones and quarantine centers.
He visited Covid Care Centre set up in Border village of Trewa in Arnia with the active support of local Sarpanch.
The Deputy Commissioner also visited the Vaccination and Sampling site at RS Pura school to take stock of the daily progress.
The Deputy Commissioner also convened a meeting to review the house to house mopping exercise and sensitized the officials/workers to work with utmost zeal and dedication for achieving the desired results.
While reviewing the management of Covid cases, Anshul Garg gave on the spot instructions to deploy a dedicated team of doctors and para medical staff besides station round the clock ambulance service at quarantine centers to provide quick and better facilities to the patients.
The Deputy Commissioner also visited PHC Bishnah which is a dedicated Covid hospital and reviewed the level of preparedness to deal with the surge in Covid-19 cases.
NO: PR/DDI/J-631/
Government of Jammu and Kashmir
Department of Information
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Email: ddiprj17@gmail.com
DDC Chairperson takes stock of Covid-19 management at District Hospital Udhampur
UDHAMPUR, MAY 11: District Development Council Chairperson, Udhampur, Lal Chand today visited District Hospital and took stock of the preparations put in place by Hospital Administration to combat the spread of CoronaVirus in the district.
During the visit, the DDC Chairperson took a detailed review of the infrastructure available in the hospital for dealing with Coronavirus patients. Chief Medical Officer, Dr K C Dogra and Incharge Medical Superintendent Balwinder Singh briefed him about the Covid-19 management.
The Chairperson also interacted with doctors and enquired about the functioning of the hospital. He asked the doctors and paramedical staff to follow the SOPs while attending the patients.
The Chairperson expressed appreciated the efforts made by Health Department regarding Covid-19 management in the District
The Chairperson also visited the sample collection, vaccination counter and enquired about the status of vaccination, Oxygen, testing, contact tracing, ICU facilities, and availability of bedding capacity at designated center. He asked the concerned authorities to ensure proper care of COVID-19 positive patients for their early recovery. He stressed upon the health department to evolve an effective strategy for early detection of COVID cases to control the spread of this dreaded virus.
Later, the Chairperson also visited the Health and Wellness Centre Tikri. He was accompanied by DDC Councilor Tikri, Ashu Sharma and Sarpanch Jib, Rakesh Sharma, where he inspected various sections of the CWC and interacted with the Doctors and paramedical staff. He asked the concerned to ensure strict adherence to all preventive protocols and SOPs regarding the virus while performing their duties to ensure there as well as safety of others.
