സെന്റ് .തോമസ്.എച്ച് .എസ്.കേളകം/അക്ഷരവൃക്ഷം/Kerala Governmental actions of against Covid19

Actions of Kerala Government against Covid19 The government of Kerala declared high alert from 4 to 8 February and starting 8 March 2020 due to corona virus cases being reported from the state. Isolation wards with 40 beds were set up in 21 major hospitals of the state and a helpline was activated in every district. As of 9 March, more than 4000 persons are under home or hospital quarantine in Kerala.] As of 4 March, 215 health care workers were deployed across Kerala and 3,646 tele counseling services were conducted to provide psycho-social support to families of those suspected to be infected. Despite the threat of corona virus infection, the Kerala government decided to go ahead with Attukal pongala, a large, annual, all-women religious congregation in Thiruvananthapuram. The government also urged individuals to refrain themselves from the pongala, take precautions against disease transmission and, if possible, offer pongala at their own homes The government of Kerala has started a YouTube channel for updating the public regarding the status of coronavirus spread in Kerala and precautions to be taken There are three corona virus testing centres in Kerala : National Institute of Virology Field Unit, Thiruvananthapuram Medical College, Calicut Medical College. On 10 March, the Kerala government arranged special isolation wards in prisons across the state On 10 March, the government of Kerala shut down all colleges and schools up to grade 7.] The government also urged people to not undertake pilgrimages, attend large gatherings such as weddings and cinema shows. Also, the government has launched a mobile application called GoK Direct for users to get information and updates regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) disease. It is an initiative from the Kerala Startup Mission and the Information & Public Relations Department. The app can also send text message alerts to basic phones (without internet). On 15 March, a new initiative 'Break the Chain' was introduced by Government of Kerala.The campaign aims to educate people about the importance of public and personal hygiene. Under this campaign, the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government has installed water taps at public spots such as at the entry and exit gates of the railway stations with hand wash bottles. On 19 March, Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced a stimulus package of Rs 20,000 crore (€2.5 billion; $2.6 billion) to help the state overcome both the covid-19 epidemic and economic hardship caused by it. This includes Rs. 500 crore for healthcare, Rs 2,000 crore for loans and free rations, Rs 2,000 crore for creating jobs in rural areas, Rs 1,000 crore for families with financial difficulties, and Rs 1,320 crore for paying two months pensions in advance. The government has also ordered salons and workout centres to shut down. This is in order to prevent the virus from spreading via direct contact. On 22 March, Health minister of Kerala, K. K. Shailaja strongly warned to people to follow the orders from Health department of Kerala.[22] On 23 March, Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced a statewide lock down till 31st of march to prevent further spread of Corona virus.This was before the central government declared a nationwide lock down .Being strictly applied in Kasargod necessary shops like grocery stores were allowed to be opened till 11am till 5pm. And in other districts necessary shops were opened from 7 am till 5 pm with the exception of medical stores. Public transports were shut down. There was no restriction for private vehicles but district to district travels were only allowed with thorough checking. Break the Chain The Kerala government has introduced a mass hand washing campaign named break the chain on March 15th to educate people about the importance of public and personal hygiene due to the spread of corona virus or COVID-19 virus across the state. Health Minister of Kerala, K. K. Shailaja teacher inaugurated the mass campaign. The government has appealed the public to promote break the chain campaign as a safety measure. During this campaign, the government has installed water taps with hand wash bottles at public spots of the railway stations and other public places.  Quarantine Kerala is the only state in India that mandates 28 days of home quarantine for those returning from countries affected by corona virus, while the national guidelines for India is 14 days. People who are advised home quarantine are advised to stay at their homes during the 28-day period, and report to healthcare authorities if they show symptoms of corona virus infection. ഗൗരിപ്രീയ 9 E സെൻ തോമസ് ഹയർസെക്കന്ററി സ്ക്കൂൾ,കേളകം ഇരിട്ടി ഉപജില്ല കണ്ണൂർ അക്ഷരവൃക്ഷം പദ്ധതി, 2020 ലേഖനം  സാങ്കേതിക പരിശോധന - pkgmohan തീയ്യതി: 24/ 04/ 2020 >> രചനാവിഭാഗം - ലേഖനം