Tag: Ppe

New Delhi: Likening the situation in the country to a social emergency , Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday made it clear that the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 cannot be lifted in one go on April 14, asserting that the priority of his government is to “save each and every life”. […]

New Delhi: The Indian Railways on Wednesday said that it plans to supply 30,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) to medical professionals across the country amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis by April-end. The national transporter also said that it plans to manufacture one lakh PPE in May. Also Read: Odisha’s COVID-19 Fight: Corona Warriors Grapple […]

New Delhi: With indications coming that the Delhi Metro will start in lockdown 4.0 beginning from Monday, the CISF is already equipped with providing security cover to the public transport facility premises, but this time with a new set of measures that include “no beep at DFMD, no frisking” method. It will be the first […]

Bhubaneswar: Many still remember when several Odisha government officials had patted their own backs for going the extra mile to ensure enough supply of medicines and medical equipment to combat COVID-19 outbreak in the State. However, startling gaps are now emerging in the procurement strategy followed by the State government for essential COVID-19 supplies raising […]

In the last five months, the world has seen how contagious and dreadful the coronavirus is. Studies have shown that it very easily gets transmitted from one human to the other mainly through the respiratory droplets generated when you sneeze, cough, or exhale. It is also transmitted by direct touch and getting in contact/touch with […]

Balasore: Irate over arbitrary dumping of personal protective equipment (PPE), masks and gloves on street, locals of Sutei village in Balasore district staged a demonstration on Sunday. The villagers today blocked the road to the dedicated COVID Care Centre in the area demanding proper disposal of the PPE kits. The villagers alleged that despite several […]