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Helplines for all sorts of Covid related info including co-ordinating with hospitals for beds, vaccination centres, nearby rtpcr centres, contact tracing in their respective zones. The BBMP covid portal is here: apps.bbmpgov.in/Covid19/en/ind…

A new kind of waste that's creating problems in handling.. It is the HOME KIT for COVID Test Urgent need to create awareness Please share with as many people as you can @DrAmbrishMithal @Drsarika005 @SonaliVaid @DrJoyeeta @k_rao815 @AbhiyanKuda @OfficialSdmc @swatskat

Just a shout-out to the folk on the phones at 1533: just spoke to someone who has a covid positive patient at home and they were really touched and reassured by the caring attitude of the person who called them to follow up. Do share positive stories if you have any :)

They must be working very hard given the high volume of covid patients and it would be nice for them to feel appreciated!

Blood donation required B+ preferred No Covid past month. No vaccine last 14 days No alcohol 48-72 hours No diabetes hypertension No major surgery or dental work in the last year Women: no thyroid meds, no menstrual cycle since last 7 days. Aster CMI Hebbal @oxygenblr

COVID-19 third wave in Karnataka. Case numbers are doubling faster but hospitalisations are lesser. Only 6% of COVID patients needed hospitalisation this month: govt data from Jan 1-11. thenewsminute.com/article/6-covi…

St John's Hospital is offering telemedical services to *existing* patients, free of charge. Info here: stjohns.in/eventdet/1871

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@DrPrave25997735 @meghakowdley India wide?

The doctors' team of Being Social-एक नई शुरुआत at your service. Consult them to get COVID-19 related assistance. PS: Our services are free. Share and spread the words in your society /apartments /organisation. #Covid #seva #doctor #healthcare #consultation #omicron

If you have symptoms & can't schedule an RT PCR test, you can do a Rapid Antigen Test. Please note however, if a RAT test is negative it is *not* definitive; but if it is positive, then it is certain you have covid and should take precautions accordingly.

@rashmisrkfan Hi! You can call on this number. Run by @doctorsaheba

AIIMS/ ICMR COVID-19 National Task Force/ Joint Monitoring Group (Dte. GHS), MOHFW issues Home Isolation & Care for COVID-19 (Revised on 05/01/2022). It is accessible at icmr.gov.in/pdf/covid/tech… @MoHFW_INDIA #Unite2FightCorona #covidupdates

I’ve made an explainer answering the most common questions I receive.This should help navigate uncertainties and calm fears that are associated with the present surge. bit.ly/3t3JMLs (pdf has links to relevant articles). Thanks @rupieland @franzinac for the help!

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Homecooking options for Bangalore can also be found at covidmeals.in (thanks to @nitin_pande and his team :))

There is a Telegram grp set up by doctors for both covid/non-covid medical problems though not suitable for critical cases: pls put your info in the following format and share with t.me/freedoctorscon… #Telemedicine #Bangalore

You can also contact doctors on the mfine app for consultations: mfine.co/amp/

Bengaluru's positivity rate spikes up to 6.45% today with 3,605 new cases! Bengaluru accounts for 85% of Karnataka's cases! Cases nearly doubled in 24 hours! Mask up and stay safe Bengaluru! #Bengaluru #Bangalore #COVID19 #Covid_19 #Omicron