Dr Rajendra Bharud, District Collector of Nandurbar in Maharashtra, has managed to keep his district afloat even amid the second wave of coronavirus, with adequate oxygen supply, beds, a well-planned vaccination drive and systematic preparation beforehand. He tells us how he achieved this feat.
From measures to take utmost precaution, keeping symptoms of mental illnesses in check, and online support groups — we talk to experts who offer verified avenues of care that persons with disabilities and their caregivers can avail of.
A sudden spike in the daily number of Covid cases in India, over the last one month, has led to an increased demand for plasma. We speak to a 44-year-old recovered COVID-19 patient about his safe and pain-free experience.
Just when Bengaluru-based Zahra Ali thought things were on their way to improve, the second wave of coronavirus arrived, proving to be far deadlier than the first. She talks about the highs and lows of being a COVID-19 volunteer, and what gives her hope and keeps her going.
With the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic upon us, good Samaritans shift from distributing hot meals to oxygen cylinders for free. Here's a city-wise list.
Oxygen concentrators can help buy crucial time in the initial phases of COVID-19, when the patient's oxygen levels drop. They can thus buy time before the patient is hospitalised. Experts from Indian Medical Association and Chest Research Foundation discuss further details
With India grappling with the second wave of the SARS COV-2 virus that has recorded more paediatric cases this year, Dr Krishan Chugh explains the do's and don'ts when it comes to COVID-19 positive children