Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases and has become pandemic and Palava is getting ready to deal with this as well.
The spread of the coronavirus across more than 100 countries now qualifies as a global pandemic as per the World Health Organization.
In India, the virus has spread across many cities.
The Government of India has suspended all tourist visas till 15th April 2020 to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the country.
All incoming travellers, including Indian nationals, arriving from or having visited China, Italy, Iran, Republic of Korea, France, Spain and Germany after February 15 will be quarantined for a minimum period of 14 days.
Symptoms of Coronavirus
Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.
We request all residents who may have traveled to these countries (above) to voluntarily quarantine themselves at home for a period of 14 days as per the government directive.
In the same spirit, we request that such individuals also avoid using common facilities like the Clubhouse, Gym, etc. where the chance of spreading infection is highest until the 14-day period has elapsed.
Mumbai, Maharashtra has also reported coronavirus cases, with two more persons testing positive for coronavirus in Maharashtra, the number of infected individuals in the state has gone up to 19, a health department official said on Saturday.
Ten of the coronavirus positive cases in the state are in Pune, three each in Mumbai and Nagpur, and one in Thane. In the wake of coronavirus scare, the state government had on Friday ordered the closure of cinema theatres, gymnasiums, swimming pools and public parks in cities of Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, and Pimpri-Chinchwad till March 30.
As per the government decision, the schools and colleges in Pune and neighboring twin industrial towns of Pimpri and Chinchwad will remain closed till further orders.
Many companies are also allowing Work From Home for their employees, to help them keep isolated and also so they can avoid all the crowded places.
In Navi Mumbai, a 10 bed isolated ward is setup at Navi Mumbai Municipal Hospital, there was also news regarding a couple returned from Iran and resides in this side of town.
Residents of Palava are running awareness campaigns, Like Rotary Club of Palava and PCMA(Palava City Management Association) has also issued advisories and is taking special precautions by closing down common used areas
Palava Readiness
PCMA – Palava City Management Association
Steps taken by PCMA
i) All outsourced staff (Housekeeping, Security, Engineering, etc.) has been briefed on the precautions for Coronavirus and personal hygiene. This is reinforced through daily briefings.
ii) Gloves have been issued to Housekeeping staff.
iii) Employees who are unwell or display symptoms are advised to stay off duty.
iv) High touch areas (such as Gym equipment, door handles in common areas, internal transport buses etc.) are sanitized with a disinfectant.
v) Floor mopping frequency in common areas with disinfectant has been increased.
vi) Movie screening in Club house theaters has been suspended till further notice.
Residents (and your residential service staff) who display symptoms (acute fever, cough, shortness of breath) are advised to get themselves checked at the nearest hospital for CoVid-19 infection. Based on the findings, please follow the guidance of the medical professionals.
Help line number for Maharashtra published by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare – 020-26127394.
Rotary Club of Palava
also part of Rotary organization is trying to spread awareness in how to protect yourself and your family with Coronavirus.
Some Facts about coronavirus
Researchers in the US found that some foods, including meet, can make cigarettes more satisfying.
While things like cheese, fruit and vegetables can make them taste disgusting.
So swap your usual steak or burger for a veggie pizza instead.
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As the saying goes; strength in numbers.Juliet Hodges, a behaviour change adviser for Bupa, explained: “Our friends and family are vital to our success with this kind of thing.
“They can either be your biggest supporters, or biggest liability if they’re determined to get you to drink.
Coronavirus vs Cold vs Flu
Coronavirus symptoms are like flu only, but you can easily differentiate from flu. You can use the below chart for reference, but is always advisable to seek Medical Help immediately.
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COVID-19 Diagonastic Facility in Maharashtra
- National Institute of Virology, Pune
- Kasturba Central Laboratory Mumbai
- Indira Gandhi Medical College, Nagpur
State Control Room – 020 – 2612 7394
Toll Free number: 104
Dr. Pradip Awate State Surveillance Officer: 9423337556
Dr. Amol Mankar State Epidemiologist: 9766732163
Dr Yashashree Keni: 9833867979
- Pune Corporation, Dr. Sanjiv Vavare, 9689931541
- Pune division, Dr. Sanjay Deshmukh, Deputy Director, 9422033439
- Nagpur division, Dr Sanjay Jaiswal Deputy Director 9422150677
- Akola division, Dr. Farukhi Deputy Director 9423422570
- Aurangabad division,Dr. Lale Deputy Director 9421958419
- Thane division, Dr Mrs Rathod Deputy Director 8928284072
- Latur division, Dr.Male 9404042297
- Kolhapur division,Dr. Borase Deputy Director,9422791259
- Nashik division, Dr. Pattanshetti Deputy Director, 9422653695
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