These are some frequently asked questions with answers from our medical experts
The most common symptoms of Coronavirus are:
📍 Fever
📍 Difficulty in breathing
📍 Sore throat
📍 Dry cough
📍 Nasal congestion and running nose
These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people do become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don’t feel unwell. About 80% recover from the disease without needing special treatment. Around 16% of all Coronavirus patients become seriously ill and develop difficulty breathing.
All persons across all age groups are equally at risk of getting an infection if exposed. However, the disease may have serious outcomes in people above the age of 60 years of age and young children. In addition, persons with pre-existing health conditions like high blood pressure, heart problems, asthma and diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness.
If you or somebody from your family is sick, please do not panic. Several Corona Testing Centres (CTCs) have been established by the Delhi government. To avail the services of these testing centres, you only have to take care of two things – first check, then test.
If you observe symptoms of fever, cold, difficulty in breathing or came in contact with a foreign traveler or a Corona patient, check first. To check, please contact your local GP, Mohalla Clinic or call on 1031 and find information about your nearest Corona Testing Centre.
At the Corona Testing Center, trained staff will examine you according to your symptoms. After examination, the doctor will advise on whether you need a Corona test or not. Your sample will be immediately collected on the spot and you will get your report by next day. Patients who will test positive will be sent to our Corona hospitals.
Follow these simple steps to protect yourself from infection:
📍 Wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds regularly. Alternatively, if soap is not available, then you can use a hand sanitizer.
📍 Follow social distancing guidelines – always maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and others, especially if they are coughing or sneezing.
📍 Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
📍 Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow when you cough or sneeze.
Wear a face mask when stepping outside:
📍 Face masks are now mandatory for people to wear when stepping outside.
📍 No, it is not necessary to use N95 masks if you are not a healthcare worker. Cloth masks or homemade masks are also permitted.
📍 Face masks are known to reduce the risk of contraction of the virus.
The Delhi government has established 21 CTCs, where trained medical staff will examine you for your symptoms. Based on the result of your examination, the doctor will advise you on whether you need a Corona test or not. Immediate samples will be collected and reports will be issued the next day.
Details of 21 CTCs —https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s2dbxcmWvBkPaxm8wz4VOa2mZbJcoifwq2UEX1TffRU/edit?ts=5e9c9def#gid=0
The government has also approved private laboratories to conduct tests for Corona. You can get yourself tested at any private lab with a valid doctor’s prescription.
Food Distribution
CM Arvind Kejriwal has directed the government to ensure that no person in Delhi goes hungry. Delhi government is providing lunch and dinner every day to over 10 lakh people through night shelters and government schools in over 2500+ locations.
Lunch: 12-3 PM every day
Dinner: 6-9 PM every day
To find more information, including a map of all Hunger Relief Centres, click here: https://delhifightscorona.in/2020/04/05/hunger-relief-centres/
Ration Distribution
To find the nearest ration shop, click here: https://delhifightscorona.in/2020/04/05/ration-shops/
If you don’t have ration and want to apply for free ration, click here: https://ration.jantasamvad.org/ration/
E-passes generated before 14th April and valid up to 14th April will be honoured up to 3rd May.
If you are an essential service provider, you can apply for an e-pass. Click this link — https://epass.jantasamvad.org/epass/relief/english/
Rs. 5000 for PSV Badge drivers
Drivers of auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws, grameen sewas, fatfat sevas, maxicabs, school cabs, taxis who have a valid driving license and a valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Badge can apply for the Delhi government’s Rs 5000 relief scheme. Click here: http://pucc.delhi.gov.in/cvfa/
Advance pension for widows, senior citizens and the specially-abled
The Delhi government released pensions for a period of two months for 8 lakh beneficiaries in the third week of March and in the first week of April.
https://epass.jantasamvad.org/epass/relief-details/P/english/
Rs. 5000 for registered construction workers
32,351 construction workers registered with the Labour Welfare Board have been given Rs 5000 each.
https://epass.jantasamvad.org/epass/relief-details/C/english/
CM Arvind Kejriwal has appealed to all to contribute to the LG/CM Relief Fund to help strengthen the fight against Corona.
To donate online, click here: https://epayment.delhigovt.nic.in/lgcmrelief/Home.aspx
UPI: lgcmdelhifund@cnrb OR lgcmfund@sbi
Help those in need find food and shelter. Take responsibility for ensuring that all those who are needy in your neighbourhood. Guide them towards the closest food distribution centre or night shelters.
A clarion call to all NGOs and civil society organisations on behalf of the Delhi government to provide food relief to people affected by COVID-19 lockdown. Please sign up and collaborate.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZQ4GN71vaAzvERT0ijTlaGnKa6izpycuBWOe9c-hta9SS_w/viewform
Donate PPE kits for our brave healthcare workers. https://forms.gle/Vr9WiyyqyYU8kB6a8